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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,992.78, 362,841.39 and 149,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,992.78, 362,841.39 and 149,735.34 is: 206,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,992.78 : 362,841.39 = 149,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,992.78/362,841.39 = 149,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,992.78x = 362,841.39 × 149,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,992.78x = 54,330,178,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330,178,897.72/262,992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,584.30

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