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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,577.83, 365,104.98 and 149,853.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,577.83, 365,104.98 and 149,853.75 is: 206,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,577.83 : 365,104.98 = 149,853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,577.83/365,104.98 = 149,853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,577.83x = 365,104.98 × 149,853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,577.83x = 54,712,350,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,712,350,396.68/264,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,791.14

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