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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,367.73, 362,034.23 and 149,192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,367.73, 362,034.23 and 149,192.91 is: 205,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,367.73 : 362,034.23 = 149,192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,367.73/362,034.23 = 149,192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,367.73x = 362,034.23 × 149,192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,367.73x = 54,012,939,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,939,547.34/262,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,867.31

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