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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,012.31, 369,857.70 and 147,161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,012.31, 369,857.70 and 147,161.39 is: 203,083.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,012.31 : 369,857.70 = 147,161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,012.31/369,857.70 = 147,161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,012.31x = 369,857.70 × 147,161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,012.31x = 54,428,771,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428,771,384.91/268,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,083.11

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