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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,847.94, 362,729.76 and 141,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,847.94, 362,729.76 and 141,989.19 is: 195,944.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,847.94 : 362,729.76 = 141,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,847.94/362,729.76 = 141,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,847.94x = 362,729.76 × 141,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,847.94x = 51,503,704,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,503,704,811.29/262,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,944.87

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