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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,576.93, 363,729.47 and 147,291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,576.93, 363,729.47 and 147,291.39 is: 203,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,576.93 : 363,729.47 = 147,291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,576.93/363,729.47 = 147,291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,576.93x = 363,729.47 × 147,291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,576.93x = 53,574,218,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574,218,483.81/263,576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,258.38

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