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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,777.96, 362,662.50 and 149,582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,777.96, 362,662.50 and 149,582.44 is: 206,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,777.96 : 362,662.50 = 149,582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,777.96/362,662.50 = 149,582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,777.96x = 362,662.50 × 149,582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,777.96x = 54,247,941,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,247,941,646.50/262,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,440.23

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