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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,714.55, 366,659.49 and 149,415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,714.55, 366,659.49 and 149,415.69 is: 206,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,714.55 : 366,659.49 = 149,415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,714.55/366,659.49 = 149,415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,714.55x = 366,659.49 × 149,415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,714.55x = 54,784,680,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784,680,693.40/265,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,178.70

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