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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,041.69, 361,615.34 and 147,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,041.69, 361,615.34 and 147,320.84 is: 203,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,041.69 : 361,615.34 = 147,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,041.69/361,615.34 = 147,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,041.69x = 361,615.34 × 147,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,041.69x = 53,273,473,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273,473,101.00/262,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,301.52

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