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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,686.69, 366,629.31 and 149,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,686.69, 366,629.31 and 149,417.54 is: 206,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,686.69 : 366,629.31 = 149,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,686.69/366,629.31 = 149,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,686.69x = 366,629.31 × 149,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,686.69x = 54,780,849,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780,849,592.10/265,686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,185.90

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