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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,000.24, 369,823.74 and 147,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,000.24, 369,823.74 and 147,140.84 is: 203,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,000.24 : 369,823.74 = 147,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,000.24/369,823.74 = 147,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,000.24x = 369,823.74 × 147,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,000.24x = 54,416,175,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,416,175,755.54/268,000.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,045.25

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