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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,515.33, 365,018.96 and 149,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,515.33, 365,018.96 and 149,791.35 is: 206,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,515.33 : 365,018.96 = 149,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,515.33/365,018.96 = 149,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,515.33x = 365,018.96 × 149,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,515.33x = 54,676,682,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676,682,794.00/264,515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,705.16

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