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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,734.44, 362,552.96 and 148,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,734.44, 362,552.96 and 148,008.06 is: 204,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,734.44 : 362,552.96 = 148,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,734.44/362,552.96 = 148,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,734.44x = 362,552.96 × 148,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,734.44x = 53,660,760,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,660,760,626.88/262,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,239.54

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