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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,057.44, 369,904.68 and 147,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,057.44, 369,904.68 and 147,214.56 is: 203,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,057.44 : 369,904.68 = 147,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,057.44/369,904.68 = 147,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,057.44x = 369,904.68 × 147,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,057.44x = 54,455,354,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455,354,708.14/268,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,148.08

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