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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,039.69, 361,612.58 and 147,318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,039.69, 361,612.58 and 147,318.83 is: 203,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,039.69 : 361,612.58 = 147,318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,039.69/361,612.58 = 147,318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,039.69x = 361,612.58 × 147,318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,039.69x = 53,272,342,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272,342,198.88/262,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,298.75

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