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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,487.23, 365,014.98 and 149,786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,487.23, 365,014.98 and 149,786.15 is: 206,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,487.23 : 365,014.98 = 149,786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,487.23/365,014.98 = 149,786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,487.23x = 365,014.98 × 149,786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,487.23x = 54,674,186,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,186,721.45/264,487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,717.68

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