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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,774.04, 362,628.08 and 141,915.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,774.04, 362,628.08 and 141,915.35 is: 195,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,774.04 : 362,628.08 = 141,915.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,774.04/362,628.08 = 141,915.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,774.04x = 362,628.08 × 141,915.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,774.04x = 51,462,490,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,462,490,893.03/262,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,843.13

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