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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,982.99, 364,292.06 and 149,259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,982.99, 364,292.06 and 149,259.86 is: 205,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,982.99 : 364,292.06 = 149,259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,982.99/364,292.06 = 149,259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,982.99x = 364,292.06 × 149,259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,982.99x = 54,374,179,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374,179,306.95/263,982.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,976.07

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