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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,043.28, 361,579.23 and 147,300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,043.28, 361,579.23 and 147,300.66 is: 203,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,043.28 : 361,579.23 = 147,300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,043.28/361,579.23 = 147,300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,043.28x = 361,579.23 × 147,300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,043.28x = 53,260,859,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,260,859,221.29/262,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,252.15

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