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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,573.28, 362,364.72 and 149,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,573.28, 362,364.72 and 149,412.32 is: 206,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,573.28 : 362,364.72 = 149,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,573.28/362,364.72 = 149,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,573.28x = 362,364.72 × 149,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,573.28x = 54,141,753,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141,753,501.35/262,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,196.74

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