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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,792.50, 362,654.19 and 149,615.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,792.50, 362,654.19 and 149,615.25 is: 206,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,792.50 : 362,654.19 = 149,615.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,792.50/362,654.19 = 149,615.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,792.50x = 362,654.19 × 149,615.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,792.50x = 54,258,597,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258,597,300.40/262,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,469.35

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