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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,775.54, 362,630.15 and 141,916.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,775.54, 362,630.15 and 141,916.85 is: 195,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,775.54 : 362,630.15 = 141,916.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,775.54/362,630.15 = 141,916.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,775.54x = 362,630.15 × 141,916.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,775.54x = 51,463,328,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463,328,603.03/262,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,845.20

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