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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,586.57, 363,749.95 and 147,300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,586.57, 363,749.95 and 147,300.03 is: 203,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,586.57 : 363,749.95 = 147,300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,586.57/363,749.95 = 147,300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,586.57x = 363,749.95 × 147,300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,586.57x = 53,580,379,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,379,825.12/263,586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,274.32

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