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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,254.90, 364,586.98 and 147,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,254.90, 364,586.98 and 147,951.24 is: 204,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,254.90 : 364,586.98 = 147,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,254.90/364,586.98 = 147,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,254.90x = 364,586.98 × 147,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,254.90x = 53,941,095,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941,095,408.98/264,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,125.24

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