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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,461.80, 363,573.27 and 147,176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,461.80, 363,573.27 and 147,176.79 is: 203,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,461.80 : 363,573.27 = 147,176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,461.80/363,573.27 = 147,176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,461.80x = 363,573.27 × 147,176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,461.80x = 53,509,546,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509,546,808.40/263,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,101.73

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