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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,019.53, 361,541.90 and 147,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,019.53, 361,541.90 and 147,282.26 is: 203,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,019.53 : 361,541.90 = 147,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,019.53/361,541.90 = 147,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,019.53x = 361,541.90 × 147,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,019.53x = 53,248,705,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,248,705,940.78/262,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,224.19

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