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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,023, 369,869.18 and 147,163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,023, 369,869.18 and 147,163.23 is: 203,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,023 : 369,869.18 = 147,163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,023/369,869.18 = 147,163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,023x = 369,869.18 × 147,163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,023x = 54,431,143,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,431,143,206.25/268,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,083.85

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