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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,060.38, 369,908.82 and 147,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,060.38, 369,908.82 and 147,217.56 is: 203,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,060.38 : 369,908.82 = 147,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,060.38/369,908.82 = 147,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,060.38x = 369,908.82 × 147,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,060.38x = 54,457,073,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457,073,902.88/268,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,152.27

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