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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,550.89, 365,074.97 and 149,827.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,550.89, 365,074.97 and 149,827.67 is: 206,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,550.89 : 365,074.97 = 149,827.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,550.89/365,074.97 = 149,827.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,550.89x = 365,074.97 × 149,827.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,550.89x = 54,698,329,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698,329,555.91/264,550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,759.20

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