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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,179.46, 361,838.38 and 149,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,179.46, 361,838.38 and 149,019.22 is: 205,663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,179.46 : 361,838.38 = 149,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,179.46/361,838.38 = 149,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,179.46x = 361,838.38 × 149,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,179.46x = 53,920,873,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,920,873,153.66/262,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,663.99

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