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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,231.23, 361,911.13 and 147,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,231.23, 361,911.13 and 147,514.70 is: 203,588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,231.23 : 361,911.13 = 147,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,231.23/361,911.13 = 147,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,231.23x = 361,911.13 × 147,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,231.23x = 53,387,212,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387,212,304.60/262,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,588.30

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