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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,014.34, 369,857.24 and 147,154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,014.34, 369,857.24 and 147,154.57 is: 203,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,014.34 : 369,857.24 = 147,154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,014.34/369,857.24 = 147,154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,014.34x = 369,857.24 × 147,154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,014.34x = 54,426,184,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426,184,085.45/268,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,071.91

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