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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,040.91, 361,580.00 and 147,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,040.91, 361,580.00 and 147,303.33 is: 203,258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,040.91 : 361,580.00 = 147,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,040.91/361,580.00 = 147,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,040.91x = 361,580.00 × 147,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,040.91x = 53,261,937,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261,937,324.88/262,040.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,258.10

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