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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,553.04, 362,331.54 and 149,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,553.04, 362,331.54 and 149,383.08 is: 206,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,553.04 : 362,331.54 = 149,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,553.04/362,331.54 = 149,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,553.04x = 362,331.54 × 149,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,553.04x = 54,126,201,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126,201,426.34/262,553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,153.40

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