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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,435.04, 362,180.40 and 149,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,435.04, 362,180.40 and 149,251.04 is: 205,977.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,435.04 : 362,180.40 = 149,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,435.04/362,180.40 = 149,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,435.04x = 362,180.40 × 149,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,435.04x = 54,055,801,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055,801,367.62/262,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,977.84

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