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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,348.23, 362,038.89 and 149,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,348.23, 362,038.89 and 149,170.98 is: 205,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,348.23 : 362,038.89 = 149,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,348.23/362,038.89 = 149,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,348.23x = 362,038.89 × 149,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,348.23x = 54,005,696,019.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,696,019.41/262,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,855.00

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