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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,972.85, 362,902.64 and 142,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,972.85, 362,902.64 and 142,114.10 is: 196,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,972.85 : 362,902.64 = 142,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,972.85/362,902.64 = 142,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,972.85x = 362,902.64 × 142,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,972.85x = 51,573,579,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,573,579,546.14/262,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,117.51

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