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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,704.25, 362,532.27 and 149,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,704.25, 362,532.27 and 149,527 is: 206,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,704.25 : 362,532.27 = 149,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,704.25/362,532.27 = 149,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,704.25x = 362,532.27 × 149,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,704.25x = 54,208,362,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,362,736.29/262,704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,347.49

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