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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,772.66, 362,626.19 and 141,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,772.66, 362,626.19 and 141,913.97 is: 195,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,772.66 : 362,626.19 = 141,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,772.66/362,626.19 = 141,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,772.66x = 362,626.19 × 141,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,772.66x = 51,461,723,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,461,723,159.06/262,772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,841.24

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