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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,359.29, 362,055.77 and 149,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,359.29, 362,055.77 and 149,182.04 is: 205,871.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,359.29 : 362,055.77 = 149,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,359.29/362,055.77 = 149,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,359.29x = 362,055.77 × 149,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,359.29x = 54,012,215,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,215,806.18/262,359.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,871.18

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