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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,847.87, 362,729.76 and 141,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,847.87, 362,729.76 and 141,989.14 is: 195,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,847.87 : 362,729.76 = 141,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,847.87/362,729.76 = 141,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,847.87x = 362,729.76 × 141,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,847.87x = 51,503,686,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,503,686,674.81/262,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,944.85

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