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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,005.40, 369,848.16 and 147,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,005.40, 369,848.16 and 147,154.52 is: 203,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,005.40 : 369,848.16 = 147,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,005.40/369,848.16 = 147,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,005.40x = 369,848.16 × 147,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,005.40x = 54,424,829,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,829,382.30/268,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,073.63

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