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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,012.41, 361,587.29 and 147,293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,012.41, 361,587.29 and 147,293.33 is: 203,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,012.41 : 361,587.29 = 147,293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,012.41/361,587.29 = 147,293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,012.41x = 361,587.29 × 147,293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,012.41x = 53,259,393,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,393,485.37/262,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,270.50

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