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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,702.96, 365,288.94 and 149,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,702.96, 365,288.94 and 149,981.40 is: 206,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,702.96 : 365,288.94 = 149,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,702.96/365,288.94 = 149,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,702.96x = 365,288.94 × 149,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,702.96x = 54,786,546,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,786,546,625.72/264,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,973.68

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