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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,030.41, 361,565.51 and 147,292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,030.41, 361,565.51 and 147,292.83 is: 203,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,030.41 : 361,565.51 = 147,292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,030.41/361,565.51 = 147,292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,030.41x = 361,565.51 × 147,292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,030.41x = 53,256,006,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,006,461.83/262,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,243.61

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