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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,960.43, 362,917.35 and 148,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,960.43, 362,917.35 and 148,261.16 is: 204,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,960.43 : 362,917.35 = 148,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,960.43/362,917.35 = 148,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,960.43x = 362,917.35 × 148,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,960.43x = 53,806,546,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,546,973.22/262,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,618.42

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