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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,787.13, 362,646.59 and 149,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,787.13, 362,646.59 and 149,609.88 is: 206,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,787.13 : 362,646.59 = 149,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,787.13/362,646.59 = 149,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,787.13x = 362,646.59 × 149,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,787.13x = 54,255,512,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,512,064.26/262,787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,461.83

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