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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,843.67, 362,723.90 and 141,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,843.67, 362,723.90 and 141,984.92 is: 195,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,843.67 : 362,723.90 = 141,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,843.67/362,723.90 = 141,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,843.67x = 362,723.90 × 141,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,843.67x = 51,501,323,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501,323,923.59/262,843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,938.99

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