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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,796.13, 362,659.02 and 149,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,796.13, 362,659.02 and 149,618.88 is: 206,474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,796.13 : 362,659.02 = 149,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,796.13/362,659.02 = 149,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,796.13x = 362,659.02 × 149,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,796.13x = 54,260,636,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260,636,394.30/262,796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,474.26

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