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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,849.83, 369,637.34 and 147,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,849.83, 369,637.34 and 147,002.36 is: 202,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,849.83 : 369,637.34 = 147,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,849.83/369,637.34 = 147,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,849.83x = 369,637.34 × 147,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,849.83x = 54,337,558,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337,558,740.92/267,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,865.76

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