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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,640.19, 362,444.96 and 149,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,640.19, 362,444.96 and 149,462.94 is: 206,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,640.19 : 362,444.96 = 149,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,640.19/362,444.96 = 149,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,640.19x = 362,444.96 × 149,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,640.19x = 54,172,089,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172,089,309.78/262,640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,259.71

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