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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,898.26, 362,799.76 and 142,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,898.26, 362,799.76 and 142,039.52 is: 196,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,898.26 : 362,799.76 = 142,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,898.26/362,799.76 = 142,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,898.26x = 362,799.76 × 142,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,898.26x = 51,531,903,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,531,903,766.52/262,898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,014.62

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