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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,028.91, 361,563.44 and 147,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,028.91, 361,563.44 and 147,291.33 is: 203,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,028.91 : 361,563.44 = 147,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,028.91/361,563.44 = 147,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,028.91x = 361,563.44 × 147,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,028.91x = 53,255,159,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,255,159,220.52/262,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,241.54

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