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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,523.19, 362,254.27 and 147,799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,523.19, 362,254.27 and 147,799.76 is: 203,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,523.19 : 362,254.27 = 147,799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,523.19/362,254.27 = 147,799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,523.19x = 362,254.27 × 147,799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,523.19x = 53,541,094,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,094,164.98/262,523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,948.06

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