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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,222.79, 361,764.95 and 147,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,222.79, 361,764.95 and 147,475.10 is: 203,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,222.79 : 361,764.95 = 147,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,222.79/361,764.95 = 147,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,222.79x = 361,764.95 × 147,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,222.79x = 53,351,322,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,351,322,344.78/262,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,458.00

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