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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,994.03, 362,843.12 and 149,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,994.03, 362,843.12 and 149,736.59 is: 206,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,994.03 : 362,843.12 = 149,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,994.03/362,843.12 = 149,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,994.03x = 362,843.12 × 149,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,994.03x = 54,330,890,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330,890,745.08/262,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,586.02

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