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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,061.89, 364,370.40 and 149,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,061.89, 364,370.40 and 149,356.17 is: 206,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,061.89 : 364,370.40 = 149,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,061.89/364,370.40 = 149,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,061.89x = 364,370.40 × 149,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,061.89x = 54,420,967,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420,967,405.37/264,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,091.71

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