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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,769.13, 362,621.41 and 141,910.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,769.13, 362,621.41 and 141,910.45 is: 195,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,769.13 : 362,621.41 = 141,910.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,769.13/362,621.41 = 141,910.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,769.13x = 362,621.41 × 141,910.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,769.13x = 51,459,766,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,459,766,211.40/262,769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,836.42

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