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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,623.15, 362,415.20 and 147,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,623.15, 362,415.20 and 147,901.37 is: 204,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,623.15 : 362,415.20 = 147,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,623.15/362,415.20 = 147,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,623.15x = 362,415.20 × 147,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,623.15x = 53,601,702,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601,702,037.24/262,623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,101.21

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