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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,030.91, 361,566.19 and 147,293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,030.91, 361,566.19 and 147,293.33 is: 203,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,030.91 : 361,566.19 = 147,293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,030.91/361,566.19 = 147,293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,030.91x = 361,566.19 × 147,293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,030.91x = 53,256,288,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,288,140.51/262,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,244.30

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