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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,764.59, 362,615.54 and 149,587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,764.59, 362,615.54 and 149,587.34 is: 206,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,764.59 : 362,615.54 = 149,587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,764.59/362,615.54 = 149,587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,764.59x = 362,615.54 × 149,587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,764.59x = 54,242,691,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242,691,510.25/262,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,430.75

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