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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,859.58, 362,753.70 and 146,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,859.58, 362,753.70 and 146,575.73 is: 202,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,859.58 : 362,753.70 = 146,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,859.58/362,753.70 = 146,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,859.58x = 362,753.70 × 146,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,859.58x = 53,170,888,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,170,888,387.70/262,859.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,278.68

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