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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,747.59, 362,571.03 and 148,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,747.59, 362,571.03 and 148,020 is: 204,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,747.59 : 362,571.03 = 148,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,747.59/362,571.03 = 148,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,747.59x = 362,571.03 × 148,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,747.59x = 53,667,763,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,763,860.60/262,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,255.97

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