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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,000.62, 369,841.58 and 147,149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,000.62, 369,841.58 and 147,149.73 is: 203,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,000.62 : 369,841.58 = 147,149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,000.62/369,841.58 = 147,149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,000.62x = 369,841.58 × 147,149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,000.62x = 54,422,088,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,088,639.77/268,000.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,067.03

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