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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.82, 362,584.84 and 148,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.82, 362,584.84 and 148,021.84 is: 204,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.82 : 362,584.84 = 148,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.82/362,584.84 = 148,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.82x = 362,584.84 × 148,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.82x = 53,670,475,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,670,475,172.91/262,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,270.77

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