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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,873.69, 369,653.85 and 147,015.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,873.69, 369,653.85 and 147,015.21 is: 202,874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,873.69 : 369,653.85 = 147,015.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,873.69/369,653.85 = 147,015.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,873.69x = 369,653.85 × 147,015.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,873.69x = 54,344,738,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,738,385.06/267,873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,874.49

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