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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,451.28, 362,179.44 and 147,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,451.28, 362,179.44 and 147,729.36 is: 203,864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,451.28 : 362,179.44 = 147,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,451.28/362,179.44 = 147,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,451.28x = 362,179.44 × 147,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,451.28x = 53,504,536,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,504,536,876.36/262,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,864.64

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