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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,353.36, 362,047.68 and 149,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,353.36, 362,047.68 and 149,183.04 is: 205,872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,353.36 : 362,047.68 = 149,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,353.36/362,047.68 = 149,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,353.36x = 362,047.68 × 149,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,353.36x = 54,011,373,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011,373,527.35/262,353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,872.62

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