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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,913.64, 362,820.84 and 149,746.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,913.64, 362,820.84 and 149,746.92 is: 206,650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,913.64 : 362,820.84 = 149,746.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,913.64/362,820.84 = 149,746.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,913.64x = 362,820.84 × 149,746.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,913.64x = 54,331,303,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,303,301.81/262,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,650.76

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