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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,035.09, 369,871.63 and 147,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,035.09, 369,871.63 and 147,175.80 is: 203,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,035.09 : 369,871.63 = 147,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,035.09/369,871.63 = 147,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,035.09x = 369,871.63 × 147,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,035.09x = 54,436,152,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436,152,674.61/268,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,093.38

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