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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,075.41, 369,953.91 and 147,227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,075.41, 369,953.91 and 147,227.85 is: 203,179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,075.41 : 369,953.91 = 147,227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,075.41/369,953.91 = 147,227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,075.41x = 369,953.91 × 147,227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,075.41x = 54,467,518,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,518,768.39/268,075.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,179.84

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