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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,476.88, 367,738.44 and 147,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,476.88, 367,738.44 and 147,244.88 is: 203,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,476.88 : 367,738.44 = 147,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,476.88/367,738.44 = 147,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,476.88x = 367,738.44 × 147,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,476.88x = 54,147,602,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147,602,469.19/266,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,198.13

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