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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,941.03, 362,858.61 and 142,082.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,941.03, 362,858.61 and 142,082.31 is: 196,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,941.03 : 362,858.61 = 142,082.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,941.03/362,858.61 = 142,082.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,941.03x = 362,858.61 × 142,082.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,941.03x = 51,555,790,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,555,790,596.94/262,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,073.59

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