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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,686.79, 365,238.12 and 149,940.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,686.79, 365,238.12 and 149,940.86 is: 206,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,686.79 : 365,238.12 = 149,940.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,686.79/365,238.12 = 149,940.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,686.79x = 365,238.12 × 149,940.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,686.79x = 54,764,116,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,764,116,948.34/264,686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,901.59

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