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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,294.96, 361,997.76 and 149,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,294.96, 361,997.76 and 149,134.72 is: 205,823.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,294.96 : 361,997.76 = 149,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,294.96/361,997.76 = 149,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,294.96x = 361,997.76 × 149,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,294.96x = 53,986,434,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,434,578.23/262,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,823.38

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