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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,524.69, 362,256.33 and 147,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,524.69, 362,256.33 and 147,801.27 is: 203,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,524.69 : 362,256.33 = 147,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,524.69/362,256.33 = 147,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,524.69x = 362,256.33 × 147,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,524.69x = 53,541,945,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541,945,639.54/262,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,950.13

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