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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,737.21, 362,578.46 and 148,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,737.21, 362,578.46 and 148,017.23 is: 204,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,737.21 : 362,578.46 = 148,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,737.21/362,578.46 = 148,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,737.21x = 362,578.46 × 148,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,737.21x = 53,667,860,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,860,583.36/262,737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,264.40

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