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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,773.54, 362,627.39 and 141,914.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,773.54, 362,627.39 and 141,914.85 is: 195,842.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,773.54 : 362,627.39 = 141,914.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,773.54/362,627.39 = 141,914.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,773.54x = 362,627.39 × 141,914.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,773.54x = 51,462,211,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,462,211,657.74/262,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,842.44

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