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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,984.24, 364,293.78 and 149,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,984.24, 364,293.78 and 149,261.11 is: 205,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,984.24 : 364,293.78 = 149,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,984.24/364,293.78 = 149,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,984.24x = 364,293.78 × 149,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,984.24x = 54,374,893,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374,893,968.90/263,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,977.80

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