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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,407.48, 362,155.50 and 147,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,407.48, 362,155.50 and 147,692.04 is: 203,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,407.48 : 362,155.50 = 147,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,407.48/362,155.50 = 147,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,407.48x = 362,155.50 × 147,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,407.48x = 53,487,484,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487,484,592.22/262,407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,833.69

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