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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,024.20, 369,878.52 and 147,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,024.20, 369,878.52 and 147,177.87 is: 203,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,024.20 : 369,878.52 = 147,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,024.20/369,878.52 = 147,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,024.20x = 369,878.52 × 147,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,024.20x = 54,437,932,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437,932,732.35/268,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,108.27

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