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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,783.63, 362,641.76 and 149,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,783.63, 362,641.76 and 149,606.38 is: 206,457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,783.63 : 362,641.76 = 149,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,783.63/362,641.76 = 149,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,783.63x = 362,641.76 × 149,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,783.63x = 54,253,520,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253,520,950.43/262,783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,457.00

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