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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,553.22, 362,275.65 and 147,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,553.22, 362,275.65 and 147,814.02 is: 203,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,553.22 : 362,275.65 = 147,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,553.22/362,275.65 = 147,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,553.22x = 362,275.65 × 147,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,553.22x = 53,549,420,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,549,420,174.61/262,553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,956.44

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