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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,834, 362,710.86 and 141,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,834, 362,710.86 and 141,975.30 is: 195,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,834 : 362,710.86 = 141,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,834/362,710.86 = 141,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,834x = 362,710.86 × 141,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,834x = 51,495,983,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495,983,161.76/262,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,925.88

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