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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,327.36, 362,011.80 and 149,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,327.36, 362,011.80 and 149,157.04 is: 205,836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,327.36 : 362,011.80 = 149,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,327.36/362,011.80 = 149,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,327.36x = 362,011.80 × 149,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,327.36x = 53,996,608,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996,608,533.07/262,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,836.74

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