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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,035.34, 369,871.97 and 147,176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,035.34, 369,871.97 and 147,176.05 is: 203,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,035.34 : 369,871.97 = 147,176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,035.34/369,871.97 = 147,176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,035.34x = 369,871.97 × 147,176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,035.34x = 54,436,295,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436,295,550.32/268,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,093.72

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