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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,788.13, 362,647.97 and 149,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,788.13, 362,647.97 and 149,610.88 is: 206,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,788.13 : 362,647.97 = 149,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,788.13/362,647.97 = 149,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,788.13x = 362,647.97 × 149,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,788.13x = 54,256,081,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256,081,921.91/262,788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,463.21

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