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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,461.30, 363,572.58 and 147,176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,461.30, 363,572.58 and 147,176.29 is: 203,101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,461.30 : 363,572.58 = 147,176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,461.30/363,572.58 = 147,176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,461.30x = 363,572.58 × 147,176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,461.30x = 53,509,263,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509,263,470.13/263,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,101.04

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