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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,412.60, 362,101.39 and 147,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,412.60, 362,101.39 and 147,697.16 is: 203,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,412.60 : 362,101.39 = 147,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,412.60/362,101.39 = 147,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,412.60x = 362,101.39 × 147,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,412.60x = 53,481,344,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481,344,755.30/262,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,806.32

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