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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,006.56, 369,853.92 and 147,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,006.56, 369,853.92 and 147,159.24 is: 203,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,006.56 : 369,853.92 = 147,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,006.56/369,853.92 = 147,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,006.56x = 369,853.92 × 147,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,006.56x = 54,427,421,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,421,778.22/268,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,082.42

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