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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,422.07, 362,177.18 and 147,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,422.07, 362,177.18 and 147,722.92 is: 203,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,422.07 : 362,177.18 = 147,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,422.07/362,177.18 = 147,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,422.07x = 362,177.18 × 147,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,422.07x = 53,501,870,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501,870,586.97/262,422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,877.18

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