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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,184.14, 361,814.19 and 149,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,184.14, 361,814.19 and 149,003.98 is: 205,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,184.14 : 361,814.19 = 149,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,184.14/361,814.19 = 149,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,184.14x = 361,814.19 × 149,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,184.14x = 53,911,754,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,911,754,330.48/262,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,625.54

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