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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,064.13, 368,548.50 and 147,832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,064.13, 368,548.50 and 147,832.13 is: 204,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,064.13 : 368,548.50 = 147,832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,064.13/368,548.50 = 147,832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,064.13x = 368,548.50 × 147,832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,064.13x = 54,483,307,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483,307,920.56/267,064.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,008.34

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