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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,238.06, 361,878.00 and 147,518.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,238.06, 361,878.00 and 147,518.97 is: 203,570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,238.06 : 361,878.00 = 147,518.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,238.06/361,878.00 = 147,518.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,238.06x = 361,878.00 × 147,518.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,238.06x = 53,383,869,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,869,088.07/262,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,570.26

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