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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,006.16, 369,849.20 and 147,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,006.16, 369,849.20 and 147,155.27 is: 203,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,006.16 : 369,849.20 = 147,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,006.16/369,849.20 = 147,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,006.16x = 369,849.20 × 147,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,006.16x = 54,425,256,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425,256,300.26/268,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,074.65

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