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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,955.24, 364,253.76 and 149,231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,955.24, 364,253.76 and 149,231.97 is: 205,937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,955.24 : 364,253.76 = 149,231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,955.24/364,253.76 = 149,231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,955.24x = 364,253.76 × 149,231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,955.24x = 54,358,306,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,358,306,184.71/263,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,937.59

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