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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,999.24, 369,822.36 and 147,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,999.24, 369,822.36 and 147,139.84 is: 203,043.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,999.24 : 369,822.36 = 147,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,999.24/369,822.36 = 147,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,999.24x = 369,822.36 × 147,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,999.24x = 54,415,602,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,602,878.82/267,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,043.87

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