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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,494.22, 362,238.87 and 149,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,494.22, 362,238.87 and 149,316.70 is: 206,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,494.22 : 362,238.87 = 149,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,494.22/362,238.87 = 149,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,494.22x = 362,238.87 × 149,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,494.22x = 54,088,312,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088,312,680.13/262,494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,055.25

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