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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,297.71, 362,001.56 and 149,137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,297.71, 362,001.56 and 149,137.47 is: 205,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,297.71 : 362,001.56 = 149,137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,297.71/362,001.56 = 149,137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,297.71x = 362,001.56 × 149,137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,297.71x = 53,987,996,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987,996,048.77/262,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,827.17

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