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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,844.93, 362,725.62 and 141,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,844.93, 362,725.62 and 141,986.18 is: 195,940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,844.93 : 362,725.62 = 141,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,844.93/362,725.62 = 141,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,844.93x = 362,725.62 × 141,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,844.93x = 51,502,025,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,502,025,171.93/262,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,940.72

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