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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,004.66, 369,847.13 and 147,153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,004.66, 369,847.13 and 147,153.77 is: 203,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,004.66 : 369,847.13 = 147,153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,004.66/369,847.13 = 147,153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,004.66x = 369,847.13 × 147,153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,004.66x = 54,424,396,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,396,918.18/268,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,072.58

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