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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,462.12, 367,717.62 and 147,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,462.12, 367,717.62 and 147,230.12 is: 203,177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,462.12 : 367,717.62 = 147,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,462.12/367,717.62 = 147,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,462.12x = 367,717.62 × 147,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,462.12x = 54,139,109,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139,109,318.71/266,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,177.51

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