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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,069.40, 369,945.63 and 147,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,069.40, 369,945.63 and 147,221.85 is: 203,171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,069.40 : 369,945.63 = 147,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,069.40/369,945.63 = 147,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,069.40x = 369,945.63 × 147,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,069.40x = 54,464,081,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,081,435.31/268,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,171.57

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