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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,557.02, 363,701.94 and 147,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,557.02, 363,701.94 and 147,271.44 is: 203,230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,557.02 : 363,701.94 = 147,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,557.02/363,701.94 = 147,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,557.02x = 363,701.94 × 147,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,557.02x = 53,562,908,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562,908,434.59/263,557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,230.82

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