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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,354.23, 362,047.17 and 149,176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,354.23, 362,047.17 and 149,176.98 is: 205,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,354.23 : 362,047.17 = 149,176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,354.23/362,047.17 = 149,176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,354.23x = 362,047.17 × 149,176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,354.23x = 54,009,103,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,103,438.15/262,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,863.28

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