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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,932.74, 364,222.71 and 149,209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,932.74, 364,222.71 and 149,209.61 is: 205,906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,932.74 : 364,222.71 = 149,209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,932.74/364,222.71 = 149,209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,932.74x = 364,222.71 × 149,209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,932.74x = 54,345,526,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,345,526,691.13/263,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,906.73

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