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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,347.23, 362,037.52 and 149,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,347.23, 362,037.52 and 149,169.98 is: 205,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,347.23 : 362,037.52 = 149,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,347.23/362,037.52 = 149,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,347.23x = 362,037.52 × 149,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,347.23x = 54,005,129,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,129,617.65/262,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,853.63

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