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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.96, 364,321.84 and 149,304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.96, 364,321.84 and 149,304.12 is: 206,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.96 : 364,321.84 = 149,304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.96/364,321.84 = 149,304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.96x = 364,321.84 × 149,304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.96x = 54,394,751,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394,751,717.98/264,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,038.42

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