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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,079.76, 369,950.40 and 147,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,079.76, 369,950.40 and 147,228.84 is: 203,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,079.76 : 369,950.40 = 147,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,079.76/369,950.40 = 147,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,079.76x = 369,950.40 × 147,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,079.76x = 54,467,368,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,368,249.54/268,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,175.98

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