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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,775.88, 362,630.72 and 141,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,775.88, 362,630.72 and 141,917.20 is: 195,845.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,775.88 : 362,630.72 = 141,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,775.88/362,630.72 = 141,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,775.88x = 362,630.72 × 141,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,775.88x = 51,463,535,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463,535,864.60/262,775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,845.74

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