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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,384.39, 362,108.77 and 147,674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,384.39, 362,108.77 and 147,674.01 is: 203,800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,384.39 : 362,108.77 = 147,674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,384.39/362,108.77 = 147,674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,384.39x = 362,108.77 × 147,674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,384.39x = 53,474,055,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,474,055,030.43/262,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,800.45

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