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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,470.78, 362,205.60 and 147,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,470.78, 362,205.60 and 147,749.16 is: 203,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,470.78 : 362,205.60 = 147,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,470.78/362,205.60 = 147,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,470.78x = 362,205.60 × 147,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,470.78x = 53,515,573,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515,573,147.30/262,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,891.55

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