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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,157.07, 361,773.33 and 147,435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,157.07, 361,773.33 and 147,435.69 is: 203,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,157.07 : 361,773.33 = 147,435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,157.07/361,773.33 = 147,435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,157.07x = 361,773.33 × 147,435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,157.07x = 53,338,301,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,338,301,335.91/262,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,459.33

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