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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,001.02, 369,842.15 and 147,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,001.02, 369,842.15 and 147,150.14 is: 203,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,001.02 : 369,842.15 = 147,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,001.02/369,842.15 = 147,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,001.02x = 369,842.15 × 147,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,001.02x = 54,422,322,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,322,669.07/268,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,067.59

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