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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,184.06, 361,816.54 and 149,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,184.06, 361,816.54 and 149,007.62 is: 205,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,184.06 : 361,816.54 = 149,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,184.06/361,816.54 = 149,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,184.06x = 361,816.54 × 149,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,184.06x = 53,913,421,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,913,421,502.03/262,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,631.96

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