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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,835.28, 362,712.33 and 149,658.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,835.28, 362,712.33 and 149,658.03 is: 206,527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,835.28 : 362,712.33 = 149,658.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,835.28/362,712.33 = 149,658.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,835.28x = 362,712.33 × 149,658.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,835.28x = 54,282,812,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282,812,764.51/262,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,527.88

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