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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,536.66, 362,292.21 and 147,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,536.66, 362,292.21 and 147,821.22 is: 203,988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,536.66 : 362,292.21 = 147,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,536.66/362,292.21 = 147,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,536.66x = 362,292.21 × 147,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,536.66x = 53,554,476,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,476,478.70/262,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,988.56

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