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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,521.19, 362,251.51 and 147,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,521.19, 362,251.51 and 147,797.76 is: 203,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,521.19 : 362,251.51 = 147,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,521.19/362,251.51 = 147,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,521.19x = 362,251.51 × 147,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,521.19x = 53,539,961,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,961,734.62/262,521.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,945.30

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