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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,571.51, 362,350.15 and 149,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,571.51, 362,350.15 and 149,394.26 is: 206,164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,571.51 : 362,350.15 = 149,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,571.51/362,350.15 = 149,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,571.51x = 362,350.15 × 149,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,571.51x = 54,133,032,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133,032,520.14/262,571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,164.91

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