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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,368.73, 362,035.60 and 149,193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,368.73, 362,035.60 and 149,193.91 is: 205,868.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,368.73 : 362,035.60 = 149,193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,368.73/362,035.60 = 149,193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,368.73x = 362,035.60 × 149,193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,368.73x = 54,013,506,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,013,506,723.20/262,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,868.69

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