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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,752.48, 362,577.78 and 148,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,752.48, 362,577.78 and 148,026.06 is: 204,264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,752.48 : 362,577.78 = 148,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,752.48/362,577.78 = 148,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,752.48x = 362,577.78 × 148,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,752.48x = 53,670,960,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,670,960,216.95/262,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,264.33

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