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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,833, 362,709.48 and 141,974.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,833, 362,709.48 and 141,974.29 is: 195,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,833 : 362,709.48 = 141,974.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,833/362,709.48 = 141,974.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,833x = 362,709.48 × 141,974.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,833x = 51,495,420,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495,420,899.27/262,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,924.49

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