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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,421.20, 362,175.97 and 147,722.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,421.20, 362,175.97 and 147,722.05 is: 203,875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,421.20 : 362,175.97 = 147,722.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,421.20/362,175.97 = 147,722.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,421.20x = 362,175.97 × 147,722.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,421.20x = 53,501,374,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501,374,938.26/262,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,875.97

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