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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,849.53, 362,732.00 and 149,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,849.53, 362,732.00 and 149,672.28 is: 206,547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,849.53 : 362,732.00 = 149,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,849.53/362,732.00 = 149,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,849.53x = 362,732.00 × 149,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,849.53x = 54,290,924,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290,924,720.60/262,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,547.54

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