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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,790.13, 362,650.74 and 149,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,790.13, 362,650.74 and 149,612.88 is: 206,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,790.13 : 362,650.74 = 149,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,790.13/362,650.74 = 149,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,790.13x = 362,650.74 × 149,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,790.13x = 54,257,221,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,257,221,645.53/262,790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,465.98

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