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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,251.62, 361,906.70 and 147,530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,251.62, 361,906.70 and 147,530.34 is: 203,591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,251.62 : 361,906.70 = 147,530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,251.62/361,906.70 = 147,530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,251.62x = 361,906.70 × 147,530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,251.62x = 53,392,218,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392,218,591.48/262,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,591.57

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