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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,385.39, 362,110.15 and 147,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,385.39, 362,110.15 and 147,675.01 is: 203,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,385.39 : 362,110.15 = 147,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,385.39/362,110.15 = 147,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,385.39x = 362,110.15 × 147,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,385.39x = 53,474,620,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,474,620,022.35/262,385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,801.82

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