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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,175.46, 361,832.85 and 149,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,175.46, 361,832.85 and 149,015.22 is: 205,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,175.46 : 361,832.85 = 149,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,175.46/361,832.85 = 149,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,175.46x = 361,832.85 × 149,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,175.46x = 53,918,601,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918,601,745.98/262,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,658.46

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