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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,632.64, 362,390.88 and 149,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,632.64, 362,390.88 and 149,457.28 is: 206,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,632.64 : 362,390.88 = 149,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,632.64/362,390.88 = 149,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,632.64x = 362,390.88 × 149,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,632.64x = 54,161,955,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,161,955,221.61/262,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,227.05

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