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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,458.27, 362,199.19 and 147,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,458.27, 362,199.19 and 147,741.02 is: 203,886.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,458.27 : 362,199.19 = 147,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,458.27/362,199.19 = 147,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,458.27x = 362,199.19 × 147,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,458.27x = 53,511,677,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,511,677,298.45/262,458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,886.42

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