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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,183.14, 361,812.81 and 149,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,183.14, 361,812.81 and 149,002.98 is: 205,624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,183.14 : 361,812.81 = 149,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,183.14/361,812.81 = 149,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,183.14x = 361,812.81 × 149,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,183.14x = 53,911,186,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,911,186,892.17/262,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,624.16

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