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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,075.32, 369,947.80 and 147,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,075.32, 369,947.80 and 147,227.48 is: 203,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,075.32 : 369,947.80 = 147,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,075.32/369,947.80 = 147,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,075.32x = 369,947.80 × 147,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,075.32x = 54,466,482,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,466,482,325.54/268,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,176.04

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