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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,991.28, 362,839.32 and 149,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,991.28, 362,839.32 and 149,733.84 is: 206,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,991.28 : 362,839.32 = 149,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,991.28/362,839.32 = 149,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,991.28x = 362,839.32 × 149,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,991.28x = 54,329,324,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329,324,686.59/262,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,582.23

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