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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,859.72, 369,645.26 and 147,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,859.72, 369,645.26 and 147,002.96 is: 202,863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,859.72 : 369,645.26 = 147,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,859.72/369,645.26 = 147,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,859.72x = 369,645.26 × 147,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,859.72x = 54,338,946,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,338,946,634.95/267,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,863.45

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