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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,943.83, 369,761.02 and 147,087.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,943.83, 369,761.02 and 147,087.17 is: 202,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,943.83 : 369,761.02 = 147,087.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,943.83/369,761.02 = 147,087.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,943.83x = 369,761.02 × 147,087.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,943.83x = 54,387,102,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387,102,008.11/267,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,979.49

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