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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,487.22, 362,229.21 and 149,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,487.22, 362,229.21 and 149,309.70 is: 206,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,487.22 : 362,229.21 = 149,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,487.22/362,229.21 = 149,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,487.22x = 362,229.21 × 149,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,487.22x = 54,084,334,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084,334,676.34/262,487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,045.59

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