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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,727.25, 362,564.03 and 149,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,727.25, 362,564.03 and 149,550.01 is: 206,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,727.25 : 362,564.03 = 149,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,727.25/362,564.03 = 149,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,727.25x = 362,564.03 × 149,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,727.25x = 54,221,454,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,454,312.14/262,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,379.26

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