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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,748.59, 362,572.41 and 148,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,748.59, 362,572.41 and 148,021 is: 204,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,748.59 : 362,572.41 = 148,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,748.59/362,572.41 = 148,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,748.59x = 362,572.41 × 148,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,748.59x = 53,668,330,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,668,330,700.61/262,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,257.35

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