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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,800.08, 362,664.52 and 149,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,800.08, 362,664.52 and 149,622.88 is: 206,479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,800.08 : 362,664.52 = 149,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,800.08/362,664.52 = 149,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,800.08x = 362,664.52 × 149,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,800.08x = 54,262,909,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,909,956.22/262,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,479.81

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