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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,627.72, 365,105.78 and 149,888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,627.72, 365,105.78 and 149,888.12 is: 206,800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,627.72 : 365,105.78 = 149,888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,627.72/365,105.78 = 149,888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,627.72x = 365,105.78 × 149,888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,627.72x = 54,725,018,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,018,965.33/264,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,800.02

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