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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,985.24, 364,295.16 and 149,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,985.24, 364,295.16 and 149,262.11 is: 205,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,985.24 : 364,295.16 = 149,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,985.24/364,295.16 = 149,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,985.24x = 364,295.16 × 149,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,985.24x = 54,375,464,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,375,464,244.39/263,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,979.18

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