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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,349.73, 362,040.96 and 149,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,349.73, 362,040.96 and 149,172.48 is: 205,857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,349.73 : 362,040.96 = 149,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,349.73/362,040.96 = 149,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,349.73x = 362,040.96 × 149,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,349.73x = 54,006,547,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006,547,864.78/262,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,857.07

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