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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,043.50, 368,520.03 and 147,811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,043.50, 368,520.03 and 147,811.50 is: 203,979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,043.50 : 368,520.03 = 147,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,043.50/368,520.03 = 147,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,043.50x = 368,520.03 × 147,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,043.50x = 54,471,498,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471,498,414.35/267,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,979.87

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