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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,670.48, 362,395.32 and 149,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,670.48, 362,395.32 and 149,464.88 is: 206,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,670.48 : 362,395.32 = 149,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,670.48/362,395.32 = 149,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,670.48x = 362,395.32 × 149,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,670.48x = 54,165,373,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,165,373,016.36/262,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,210.36

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