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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,773.17, 362,626.88 and 141,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,773.17, 362,626.88 and 141,914.48 is: 195,841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,773.17 : 362,626.88 = 141,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,773.17/362,626.88 = 141,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,773.17x = 362,626.88 × 141,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,773.17x = 51,462,002,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,462,002,586.52/262,773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,841.93

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