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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,794.76, 401,314.56 and 147,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,794.76, 401,314.56 and 147,905.76 is: 221,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,794.76 : 401,314.56 = 147,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,794.76/401,314.56 = 147,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,794.76x = 401,314.56 × 147,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,794.76x = 59,356,734,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,356,734,995.87/267,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,650.10

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