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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,750.59, 362,575.17 and 148,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,750.59, 362,575.17 and 148,023 is: 204,260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,750.59 : 362,575.17 = 148,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,750.59/362,575.17 = 148,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,750.59x = 362,575.17 × 148,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,750.59x = 53,669,464,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669,464,388.91/262,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,260.11

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