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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,259.34, 361,914.43 and 147,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,259.34, 361,914.43 and 147,537.62 is: 203,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,259.34 : 361,914.43 = 147,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,259.34/361,914.43 = 147,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,259.34x = 361,914.43 × 147,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,259.34x = 53,395,993,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395,993,101.25/262,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,599.97

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