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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,915.64, 362,823.60 and 149,748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,915.64, 362,823.60 and 149,748.92 is: 206,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,915.64 : 362,823.60 = 149,748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,915.64/362,823.60 = 149,748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,915.64x = 362,823.60 × 149,748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,915.64x = 54,332,442,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,332,442,250.51/262,915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,653.52

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