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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,341.50, 367,551.27 and 147,117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,341.50, 367,551.27 and 147,117.18 is: 203,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,341.50 : 367,551.27 = 147,117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,341.50/367,551.27 = 147,117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,341.50x = 367,551.27 × 147,117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,341.50x = 54,073,106,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073,106,347.82/266,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,021.71

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