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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,084.32, 361,689.36 and 147,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,084.32, 361,689.36 and 147,399.12 is: 203,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,084.32 : 361,689.36 = 147,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,084.32/361,689.36 = 147,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,084.32x = 361,689.36 × 147,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,084.32x = 53,312,693,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,693,377.36/262,084.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,418.10

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