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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,764.40, 362,614.85 and 141,905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,764.40, 362,614.85 and 141,905.69 is: 195,829.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,764.40 : 362,614.85 = 141,905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,764.40/362,614.85 = 141,905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,764.40x = 362,614.85 × 141,905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,764.40x = 51,457,110,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457,110,493.50/262,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,829.84

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