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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,368.23, 362,034.92 and 149,193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,368.23, 362,034.92 and 149,193.41 is: 205,868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,368.23 : 362,034.92 = 149,193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,368.23/362,034.92 = 149,193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,368.23x = 362,034.92 × 149,193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,368.23x = 54,013,223,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,013,223,507.91/262,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,868.00

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