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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,034.91, 361,571.71 and 147,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,034.91, 361,571.71 and 147,297.33 is: 203,249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,034.91 : 361,571.71 = 147,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,034.91/361,571.71 = 147,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,034.91x = 361,571.71 × 147,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,034.91x = 53,258,547,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,258,547,486.53/262,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,249.82

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