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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,582.42, 365,115.31 and 149,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,582.42, 365,115.31 and 149,871.63 is: 206,818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,582.42 : 365,115.31 = 149,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,582.42/365,115.31 = 149,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,582.42x = 365,115.31 × 149,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,582.42x = 54,720,426,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,720,426,647.66/264,582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,818.07

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