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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,509.33, 365,064.10 and 149,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,509.33, 365,064.10 and 149,793.89 is: 206,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,509.33 : 365,064.10 = 149,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,509.33/365,064.10 = 149,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,509.33x = 365,064.10 × 149,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,509.33x = 54,684,369,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684,369,438.54/264,509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,738.91

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