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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,475.88, 367,737.06 and 147,243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,475.88, 367,737.06 and 147,243.88 is: 203,196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,475.88 : 367,737.06 = 147,243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,475.88/367,737.06 = 147,243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,475.88x = 367,737.06 × 147,243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,475.88x = 54,147,031,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147,031,534.19/266,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,196.75

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