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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,002.02, 369,843.53 and 147,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,002.02, 369,843.53 and 147,151.14 is: 203,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,002.02 : 369,843.53 = 147,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,002.02/369,843.53 = 147,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,002.02x = 369,843.53 × 147,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,002.02x = 54,422,897,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,897,061.12/268,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,068.98

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