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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,794.63, 362,656.95 and 149,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,794.63, 362,656.95 and 149,617.38 is: 206,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,794.63 : 362,656.95 = 149,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,794.63/362,656.95 = 149,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,794.63x = 362,656.95 × 149,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,794.63x = 54,259,782,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,259,782,697.79/262,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,472.19

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