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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,077.32, 369,950.56 and 147,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,077.32, 369,950.56 and 147,229.48 is: 203,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,077.32 : 369,950.56 = 147,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,077.32/369,950.56 = 147,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,077.32x = 369,950.56 × 147,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,077.32x = 54,467,628,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,628,574.51/268,077.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,178.80

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