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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,023.20, 369,877.14 and 147,176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,023.20, 369,877.14 and 147,176.87 is: 203,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,023.20 : 369,877.14 = 147,176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,023.20/369,877.14 = 147,176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,023.20x = 369,877.14 × 147,176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,023.20x = 54,437,357,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437,357,900.37/268,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,106.89

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