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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,795.63, 362,658.33 and 149,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,795.63, 362,658.33 and 149,618.38 is: 206,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,795.63 : 362,658.33 = 149,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,795.63/362,658.33 = 149,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,795.63x = 362,658.33 × 149,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,795.63x = 54,260,351,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260,351,828.11/262,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,473.57

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