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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,573.11, 365,092.03 and 149,818.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,573.11, 365,092.03 and 149,818.79 is: 206,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,573.11 : 365,092.03 = 149,818.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,573.11/365,092.03 = 149,818.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,573.11x = 365,092.03 × 149,818.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,573.11x = 54,697,646,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,646,173.24/264,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,739.25

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