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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,159.02, 361,775.97 and 147,437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,159.02, 361,775.97 and 147,437.61 is: 203,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,159.02 : 361,775.97 = 147,437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,159.02/361,775.97 = 147,437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,159.02x = 361,775.97 × 147,437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,159.02x = 53,339,384,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339,384,372.23/262,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,461.95

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