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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,958.14, 364,176.60 and 149,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,958.14, 364,176.60 and 149,225.72 is: 205,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,958.14 : 364,176.60 = 149,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,958.14/364,176.60 = 149,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,958.14x = 364,176.60 × 149,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,958.14x = 54,344,515,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,515,342.15/263,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,883.08

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