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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,522.19, 362,252.89 and 147,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,522.19, 362,252.89 and 147,798.76 is: 203,946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,522.19 : 362,252.89 = 147,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,522.19/362,252.89 = 147,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,522.19x = 362,252.89 × 147,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,522.19x = 53,540,527,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,540,527,948.42/262,522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,946.68

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