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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,902.38, 362,805.28 and 142,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,902.38, 362,805.28 and 142,043.69 is: 196,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,902.38 : 362,805.28 = 142,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,902.38/362,805.28 = 142,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,902.38x = 362,805.28 × 142,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,902.38x = 51,534,201,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534,201,274.59/262,902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,020.30

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