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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,060.35, 369,927.63 and 147,206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,060.35, 369,927.63 and 147,206.73 is: 203,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,060.35 : 369,927.63 = 147,206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,060.35/369,927.63 = 147,206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,060.35x = 369,927.63 × 147,206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,060.35x = 54,455,836,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455,836,748.95/268,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,147.67

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