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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,794.48, 362,614.68 and 149,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,794.48, 362,614.68 and 149,619.44 is: 206,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,794.48 : 362,614.68 = 149,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,794.48/362,614.68 = 149,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,794.48x = 362,614.68 × 149,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,794.48x = 54,254,205,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,205,357.38/262,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,451.08

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