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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,537.21, 363,674.61 and 147,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,537.21, 363,674.61 and 147,251.58 is: 203,203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,537.21 : 363,674.61 = 147,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,537.21/363,674.61 = 147,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,537.21x = 363,674.61 × 147,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,537.21x = 53,551,660,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551,660,928.38/263,537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,203.42

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