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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,244.14, 361,889.85 and 147,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,244.14, 361,889.85 and 147,535.18 is: 203,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,244.14 : 361,889.85 = 147,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,244.14/361,889.85 = 147,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,244.14x = 361,889.85 × 147,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,244.14x = 53,391,484,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391,484,159.92/262,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,594.57

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