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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,329.64, 361,969.76 and 147,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,329.64, 361,969.76 and 147,592.36 is: 203,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,329.64 : 361,969.76 = 147,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,329.64/361,969.76 = 147,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,329.64x = 361,969.76 × 147,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,329.64x = 53,423,971,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423,971,127.03/262,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,652.06

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