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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,002.53, 369,844.23 and 147,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,002.53, 369,844.23 and 147,151.64 is: 203,069.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,002.53 : 369,844.23 = 147,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,002.53/369,844.23 = 147,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,002.53x = 369,844.23 × 147,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,002.53x = 54,423,183,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,183,139.82/268,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,069.67

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