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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,422.59, 362,175.03 and 147,744.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,422.59, 362,175.03 and 147,744.18 is: 203,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,422.59 : 362,175.03 = 147,744.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,422.59/362,175.03 = 147,744.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,422.59x = 362,175.03 × 147,744.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,422.59x = 53,509,252,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509,252,823.83/262,422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,904.91

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