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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,582.74, 362,365.68 and 149,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,582.74, 362,365.68 and 149,405.52 is: 206,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,582.74 : 362,365.68 = 149,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,582.74/362,365.68 = 149,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,582.74x = 362,365.68 × 149,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,582.74x = 54,139,432,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139,432,850.55/262,582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,180.47

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