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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,694, 368,037.72 and 147,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,694, 368,037.72 and 147,462 is: 203,497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,694 : 368,037.72 = 147,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,694/368,037.72 = 147,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,694x = 368,037.72 × 147,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,694x = 54,271,578,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,271,578,266.64/266,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,497.56

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