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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,844.58, 362,725.24 and 141,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,844.58, 362,725.24 and 141,985.84 is: 195,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,844.58 : 362,725.24 = 141,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,844.58/362,725.24 = 141,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,844.58x = 362,725.24 × 141,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,844.58x = 51,501,847,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501,847,890.60/262,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,940.31

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