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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,521, 362,278.98 and 143,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,521, 362,278.98 and 143,289 is: 197,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,521 : 362,278.98 = 143,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,521/362,278.98 = 143,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,521x = 362,278.98 × 143,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,521x = 51,910,592,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,910,592,765.22/262,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,738.82

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