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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,061.46, 369,927.39 and 147,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,061.46, 369,927.39 and 147,205.28 is: 203,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,061.46 : 369,927.39 = 147,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,061.46/369,927.39 = 147,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,061.46x = 369,927.39 × 147,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,061.46x = 54,455,262,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455,262,438.96/268,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,144.69

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