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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,040.69, 361,613.96 and 147,319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,040.69, 361,613.96 and 147,319.83 is: 203,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,040.69 : 361,613.96 = 147,319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,040.69/361,613.96 = 147,319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,040.69x = 361,613.96 × 147,319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,040.69x = 53,272,907,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272,907,112.83/262,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,300.13

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