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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,773.79, 362,627.74 and 141,915.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,773.79, 362,627.74 and 141,915.10 is: 195,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,773.79 : 362,627.74 = 141,915.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,773.79/362,627.74 = 141,915.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,773.79x = 362,627.74 × 141,915.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,773.79x = 51,462,351,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,462,351,630.09/262,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,842.79

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