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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,834.23, 362,711.40 and 141,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,834.23, 362,711.40 and 141,975.54 is: 195,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,834.23 : 362,711.40 = 141,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,834.23/362,711.40 = 141,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,834.23x = 362,711.40 × 141,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,834.23x = 51,496,146,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,496,146,879.16/262,834.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,926.33

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