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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,958.68, 369,786.51 and 147,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,958.68, 369,786.51 and 147,082.38 is: 202,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,958.68 : 369,786.51 = 147,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,958.68/369,786.51 = 147,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,958.68x = 369,786.51 × 147,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,958.68x = 54,389,079,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,389,079,982.69/267,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,975.62

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