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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,011.32, 362,952.90 and 149,836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,011.32, 362,952.90 and 149,836.50 is: 206,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,011.32 : 362,952.90 = 149,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,011.32/362,952.90 = 149,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,011.32x = 362,952.90 × 149,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,011.32x = 54,383,592,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383,592,200.85/263,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,772.82

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