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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,538.16, 362,294.28 and 147,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,538.16, 362,294.28 and 147,822.72 is: 203,990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,538.16 : 362,294.28 = 147,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,538.16/362,294.28 = 147,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,538.16x = 362,294.28 × 147,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,538.16x = 53,555,325,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,325,910.04/262,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,990.63

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