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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,434.22, 362,158.33 and 147,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,434.22, 362,158.33 and 147,712.80 is: 203,843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,434.22 : 362,158.33 = 147,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,434.22/362,158.33 = 147,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,434.22x = 362,158.33 × 147,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,434.22x = 53,495,419,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,495,419,156.83/262,434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,843.15

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