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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,830.26, 362,705.71 and 141,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,830.26, 362,705.71 and 141,971.55 is: 195,920.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,830.26 : 362,705.71 = 141,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,830.26/362,705.71 = 141,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,830.26x = 362,705.71 × 141,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,830.26x = 51,493,892,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,493,892,847.77/262,830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,920.71

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