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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,986.78, 364,308.93 and 149,282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,986.78, 364,308.93 and 149,282.59 is: 206,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,986.78 : 364,308.93 = 149,282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,986.78/364,308.93 = 149,282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,986.78x = 364,308.93 × 149,282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,986.78x = 54,384,979,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,384,979,884.12/263,986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,014.03

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