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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,392.88, 367,622.17 and 147,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,392.88, 367,622.17 and 147,160.88 is: 203,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,392.88 : 367,622.17 = 147,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,392.88/367,622.17 = 147,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,392.88x = 367,622.17 × 147,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,392.88x = 54,099,599,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,099,599,838.70/266,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,082.01

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