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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,573.66, 365,115.57 and 149,849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,573.66, 365,115.57 and 149,849.45 is: 206,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,573.66 : 365,115.57 = 149,849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,573.66/365,115.57 = 149,849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,573.66x = 365,115.57 × 149,849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,573.66x = 54,712,365,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,712,365,525.36/264,573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,794.45

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