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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,942.83, 369,759.64 and 147,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,942.83, 369,759.64 and 147,086.17 is: 202,978.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,942.83 : 369,759.64 = 147,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,942.83/369,759.64 = 147,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,942.83x = 369,759.64 × 147,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,942.83x = 54,386,529,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,386,529,268.18/267,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,978.11

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