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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,004.02, 369,846.29 and 147,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,004.02, 369,846.29 and 147,153.14 is: 203,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,004.02 : 369,846.29 = 147,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,004.02/369,846.29 = 147,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,004.02x = 369,846.29 × 147,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,004.02x = 54,424,042,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,042,890.85/268,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,071.74

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