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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,833.61, 362,710.53 and 141,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,833.61, 362,710.53 and 141,974.90 is: 195,925.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,833.61 : 362,710.53 = 141,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,833.61/362,710.53 = 141,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,833.61x = 362,710.53 × 141,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,833.61x = 51,495,791,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495,791,225.70/262,833.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,925.44

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