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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,063.20, 361,610.68 and 147,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,063.20, 361,610.68 and 147,326.16 is: 203,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,063.20 : 361,610.68 = 147,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,063.20/361,610.68 = 147,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,063.20x = 361,610.68 × 147,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,063.20x = 53,274,712,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274,712,899.39/262,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,289.56

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