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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,034.34, 369,870.59 and 147,175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,034.34, 369,870.59 and 147,175.05 is: 203,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,034.34 : 369,870.59 = 147,175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,034.34/369,870.59 = 147,175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,034.34x = 369,870.59 × 147,175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,034.34x = 54,435,722,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,435,722,944.72/268,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,092.35

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