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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,707.32, 366,657.72 and 149,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,707.32, 366,657.72 and 149,438.20 is: 206,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,707.32 : 366,657.72 = 149,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,707.32/366,657.72 = 149,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,707.32x = 366,657.72 × 149,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,707.32x = 54,792,667,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,792,667,859.62/265,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,214.37

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