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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,354.24, 362,047.18 and 149,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,354.24, 362,047.18 and 149,177 is: 205,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,354.24 : 362,047.18 = 149,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,354.24/362,047.18 = 149,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,354.24x = 362,047.18 × 149,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,354.24x = 54,009,112,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,112,170.86/262,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,863.31

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