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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,627.58, 365,105.62 and 149,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,627.58, 365,105.62 and 149,888 is: 206,799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,627.58 : 365,105.62 = 149,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,627.58/365,105.62 = 149,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,627.58x = 365,105.62 × 149,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,627.58x = 54,724,951,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,951,170.56/264,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,799.88

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