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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,927.48, 362,858.91 and 149,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,927.48, 362,858.91 and 149,750.20 is: 206,666.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,927.48 : 362,858.91 = 149,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,927.48/362,858.91 = 149,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,927.48x = 362,858.91 × 149,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,927.48x = 54,338,194,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,338,194,344.28/262,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,666.09

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