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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,430.26, 362,165.29 and 147,716.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,430.26, 362,165.29 and 147,716.31 is: 203,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,430.26 : 362,165.29 = 147,716.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,430.26/362,165.29 = 147,716.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,430.26x = 362,165.29 × 147,716.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,430.26x = 53,497,719,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497,719,510.30/262,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,855.00

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