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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,031.91, 361,567.58 and 147,294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,031.91, 361,567.58 and 147,294.33 is: 203,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,031.91 : 361,567.58 = 147,294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,031.91/361,567.58 = 147,294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,031.91x = 361,567.58 × 147,294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,031.91x = 53,256,853,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256,853,709.35/262,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,245.68

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