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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,061.20, 361,607.92 and 147,324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,061.20, 361,607.92 and 147,324.16 is: 203,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,061.20 : 361,607.92 = 147,324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,061.20/361,607.92 = 147,324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,061.20x = 361,607.92 × 147,324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,061.20x = 53,273,583,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273,583,063.35/262,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,286.80

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