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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,766.09, 362,617.61 and 149,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,766.09, 362,617.61 and 149,588.84 is: 206,432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,766.09 : 362,617.61 = 149,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,766.09/362,617.61 = 149,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,766.09x = 362,617.61 × 149,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,766.09x = 54,243,545,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,243,545,082.44/262,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,432.82

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