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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,511.47, 362,242.90 and 146,216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,511.47, 362,242.90 and 146,216.19 is: 201,765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,511.47 : 362,242.90 = 146,216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,511.47/362,242.90 = 146,216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,511.47x = 362,242.90 × 146,216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,511.47x = 52,965,776,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,965,776,692.55/262,511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,765.57

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