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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,818.15, 362,696.52 and 148,097.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,818.15, 362,696.52 and 148,097.85 is: 204,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,818.15 : 362,696.52 = 148,097.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,818.15/362,696.52 = 148,097.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,818.15x = 362,696.52 × 148,097.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,818.15x = 53,714,574,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714,574,814.48/262,818.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,379.24

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