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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,439.04, 362,159.40 and 149,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,439.04, 362,159.40 and 149,254.56 is: 205,967.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,439.04 : 362,159.40 = 149,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,439.04/362,159.40 = 149,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,439.04x = 362,159.40 × 149,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,439.04x = 54,053,941,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053,941,896.86/262,439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,967.61

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