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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,130.16, 361,703.04 and 147,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,130.16, 361,703.04 and 147,392.88 is: 203,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,130.16 : 361,703.04 = 147,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,130.16/361,703.04 = 147,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,130.16x = 361,703.04 × 147,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,130.16x = 53,312,452,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,452,770.36/262,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,381.61

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