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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,028.24, 368,499.72 and 147,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,028.24, 368,499.72 and 147,796.24 is: 203,959.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,028.24 : 368,499.72 = 147,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,028.24/368,499.72 = 147,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,028.24x = 368,499.72 × 147,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,028.24x = 54,462,873,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,873,057.05/267,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,959.23

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