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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,727.26, 362,564.02 and 149,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,727.26, 362,564.02 and 149,550.02 is: 206,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,727.26 : 362,564.02 = 149,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,727.26/362,564.02 = 149,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,727.26x = 362,564.02 × 149,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,727.26x = 54,221,456,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,456,442.28/262,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,379.26

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