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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.59, 362,562.75 and 148,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.59, 362,562.75 and 148,014 is: 204,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.59 : 362,562.75 = 148,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.59/362,562.75 = 148,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.59x = 362,562.75 × 148,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.59x = 53,664,362,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664,362,878.50/262,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,247.69

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