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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,252.62, 361,908.08 and 147,531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,252.62, 361,908.08 and 147,531.34 is: 203,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,252.62 : 361,908.08 = 147,531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,252.62/361,908.08 = 147,531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,252.62x = 361,908.08 × 147,531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,252.62x = 53,392,783,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392,783,999.23/262,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,592.95

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