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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,044.50, 368,521.41 and 147,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,044.50, 368,521.41 and 147,812.50 is: 203,981.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,044.50 : 368,521.41 = 147,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,044.50/368,521.41 = 147,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,044.50x = 368,521.41 × 147,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,044.50x = 54,472,070,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472,070,915.63/267,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,981.25

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