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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,060.03, 369,925.40 and 147,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,060.03, 369,925.40 and 147,203.84 is: 203,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,060.03 : 369,925.40 = 147,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,060.03/369,925.40 = 147,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,060.03x = 369,925.40 × 147,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,060.03x = 54,454,440,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,440,686.36/268,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,142.71

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