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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,036.33, 361,607.96 and 147,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,036.33, 361,607.96 and 147,315.48 is: 203,294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,036.33 : 361,607.96 = 147,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,036.33/361,607.96 = 147,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,036.33x = 361,607.96 × 147,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,036.33x = 53,270,451,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,270,451,641.06/262,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,294.15

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