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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,714.88, 368,062.08 and 147,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,714.88, 368,062.08 and 147,482.88 is: 203,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,714.88 : 368,062.08 = 147,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,714.88/368,062.08 = 147,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,714.88x = 368,062.08 × 147,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,714.88x = 54,282,855,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282,855,577.19/266,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,523.91

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