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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,587.57, 363,751.33 and 147,301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,587.57, 363,751.33 and 147,301.03 is: 203,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,587.57 : 363,751.33 = 147,301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,587.57/363,751.33 = 147,301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,587.57x = 363,751.33 × 147,301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,587.57x = 53,580,945,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,945,572.87/263,587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,275.69

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