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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,037.52, 369,905.31 and 147,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,037.52, 369,905.31 and 147,177.96 is: 203,113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,037.52 : 369,905.31 = 147,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,037.52/369,905.31 = 147,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,037.52x = 369,905.31 × 147,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,037.52x = 54,441,908,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441,908,918.97/268,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,113.02

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