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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,167.96, 361,822.56 and 149,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,167.96, 361,822.56 and 149,007.72 is: 205,648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,167.96 : 361,822.56 = 149,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,167.96/361,822.56 = 149,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,167.96x = 361,822.56 × 149,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,167.96x = 53,914,354,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914,354,710.16/262,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,648.15

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