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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,501.24, 362,212.68 and 147,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,501.24, 362,212.68 and 147,763.12 is: 203,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,501.24 : 362,212.68 = 147,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,501.24/362,212.68 = 147,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,501.24x = 362,212.68 × 147,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,501.24x = 53,521,675,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521,675,700.36/262,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,891.13

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