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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,663.02, 362,484.03 and 149,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,663.02, 362,484.03 and 149,483.34 is: 206,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,663.02 : 362,484.03 = 149,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,663.02/362,484.03 = 149,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,663.02x = 362,484.03 × 149,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,663.02x = 54,185,323,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185,323,501.06/262,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,292.17

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