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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,636.82, 362,440.28 and 149,459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,636.82, 362,440.28 and 149,459.57 is: 206,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,636.82 : 362,440.28 = 149,459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,636.82/362,440.28 = 149,459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,636.82x = 362,440.28 × 149,459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,636.82x = 54,170,168,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170,168,399.48/262,636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,255.04

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