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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,944.76, 364,158.14 and 149,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,944.76, 364,158.14 and 149,212.32 is: 205,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,944.76 : 364,158.14 = 149,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,944.76/364,158.14 = 149,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,944.76x = 364,158.14 × 149,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,944.76x = 54,336,880,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336,880,916.28/263,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,864.59

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