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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,670.36, 362,502.73 and 146,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,670.36, 362,502.73 and 146,401.92 is: 202,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,670.36 : 362,502.73 = 146,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,670.36/362,502.73 = 146,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,670.36x = 362,502.73 × 146,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,670.36x = 53,071,095,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071,095,677.24/262,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,044.48

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