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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,034.41, 361,571.02 and 147,296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,034.41, 361,571.02 and 147,296.83 is: 203,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,034.41 : 361,571.02 = 147,296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,034.41/361,571.02 = 147,296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,034.41x = 361,571.02 × 147,296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,034.41x = 53,258,265,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,258,265,065.87/262,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,249.13

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