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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,663.55, 362,493.35 and 146,395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,663.55, 362,493.35 and 146,395.10 is: 202,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,663.55 : 362,493.35 = 146,395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,663.55/362,493.35 = 146,395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,663.55x = 362,493.35 × 146,395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,663.55x = 53,067,250,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,250,222.59/262,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,035.08

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