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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,342.50, 367,552.65 and 147,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,342.50, 367,552.65 and 147,118.18 is: 203,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,342.50 : 367,552.65 = 147,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,342.50/367,552.65 = 147,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,342.50x = 367,552.65 × 147,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,342.50x = 54,073,676,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073,676,922.18/266,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,023.09

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