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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,676.83, 362,502.66 and 147,957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,676.83, 362,502.66 and 147,957.61 is: 204,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,676.83 : 362,502.66 = 147,957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,676.83/362,502.66 = 147,957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,676.83x = 362,502.66 × 147,957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,676.83x = 53,635,027,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,027,192.24/262,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,186.37

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