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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,774.13, 362,628.70 and 149,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,774.13, 362,628.70 and 149,596.88 is: 206,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,774.13 : 362,628.70 = 149,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,774.13/362,628.70 = 149,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,774.13x = 362,628.70 × 149,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,774.13x = 54,248,119,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248,119,931.32/262,774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,443.92

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