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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,004.33, 369,846.60 and 147,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,004.33, 369,846.60 and 147,153.36 is: 203,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,004.33 : 369,846.60 = 147,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,004.33/369,846.60 = 147,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,004.33x = 369,846.60 × 147,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,004.33x = 54,424,169,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,169,874.58/268,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,071.98

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