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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,664.55, 362,494.73 and 146,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,664.55, 362,494.73 and 146,396.10 is: 202,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,664.55 : 362,494.73 = 146,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,664.55/362,494.73 = 146,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,664.55x = 362,494.73 × 146,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,664.55x = 53,067,814,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,814,742.55/262,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,036.46

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