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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,292.54, 361,955.45 and 147,577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,292.54, 361,955.45 and 147,577.71 is: 203,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,292.54 : 361,955.45 = 147,577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,292.54/361,955.45 = 147,577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,292.54x = 361,955.45 × 147,577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,292.54x = 53,416,556,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,416,556,433.02/262,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,652.60

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