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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,320.58, 361,994.50 and 147,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,320.58, 361,994.50 and 147,605.55 is: 203,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,320.58 : 361,994.50 = 147,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,320.58/361,994.50 = 147,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,320.58x = 361,994.50 × 147,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,320.58x = 53,432,397,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,397,269.48/262,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,691.21

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