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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,736, 368,095.68 and 147,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,736, 368,095.68 and 147,504 is: 203,555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,736 : 368,095.68 = 147,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,736/368,095.68 = 147,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,736x = 368,095.68 × 147,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,736x = 54,295,585,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295,585,182.72/266,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,555.52

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