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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,629.81, 362,389.14 and 147,902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,629.81, 362,389.14 and 147,902.42 is: 204,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,629.81 : 362,389.14 = 147,902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,629.81/362,389.14 = 147,902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,629.81x = 362,389.14 × 147,902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,629.81x = 53,598,231,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,231,693.69/262,629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,082.82

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