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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,031.41, 361,566.88 and 147,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,031.41, 361,566.88 and 147,293.83 is: 203,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,031.41 : 361,566.88 = 147,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,031.41/361,566.88 = 147,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,031.41x = 361,566.88 × 147,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,031.41x = 53,256,570,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,570,556.35/262,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,244.99

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