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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,785.63, 362,644.52 and 149,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,785.63, 362,644.52 and 149,608.38 is: 206,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,785.63 : 362,644.52 = 149,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,785.63/362,644.52 = 149,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,785.63x = 362,644.52 × 149,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,785.63x = 54,254,659,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,659,153.08/262,785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,459.76

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