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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,488.97, 362,231.62 and 149,311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,488.97, 362,231.62 and 149,311.45 is: 206,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,488.97 : 362,231.62 = 149,311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,488.97/362,231.62 = 149,311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,488.97x = 362,231.62 × 149,311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,488.97x = 54,085,328,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,328,418.05/262,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,048.00

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