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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,177.46, 361,835.61 and 149,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,177.46, 361,835.61 and 149,017.22 is: 205,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,177.46 : 361,835.61 = 149,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,177.46/361,835.61 = 149,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,177.46x = 361,835.61 × 149,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,177.46x = 53,919,736,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919,736,699.20/262,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,661.22

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