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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,183.59, 361,812.15 and 149,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,183.59, 361,812.15 and 149,006.34 is: 205,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,183.59 : 361,812.15 = 149,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,183.59/361,812.15 = 149,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,183.59x = 361,812.15 × 149,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,183.59x = 53,912,304,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912,304,239.03/262,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,628.06

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