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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,775.07, 362,593.26 and 148,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,775.07, 362,593.26 and 148,034.52 is: 204,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,775.07 : 362,593.26 = 148,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,775.07/362,593.26 = 148,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,775.07x = 362,593.26 × 148,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,775.07x = 53,676,319,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,676,319,199.34/262,775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,267.17

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