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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,036.52, 369,903.93 and 147,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,036.52, 369,903.93 and 147,176.96 is: 203,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,036.52 : 369,903.93 = 147,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,036.52/369,903.93 = 147,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,036.52x = 369,903.93 × 147,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,036.52x = 54,441,335,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441,335,909.45/268,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,111.64

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