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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,775.02, 362,629.38 and 141,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,775.02, 362,629.38 and 141,916.24 is: 195,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,775.02 : 362,629.38 = 141,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,775.02/362,629.38 = 141,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,775.02x = 362,629.38 × 141,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,775.02x = 51,462,998,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,462,998,123.13/262,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,844.33

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