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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,080.32, 369,954.70 and 147,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,080.32, 369,954.70 and 147,232.48 is: 203,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,080.32 : 369,954.70 = 147,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,080.32/369,954.70 = 147,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,080.32x = 369,954.70 × 147,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,080.32x = 54,469,347,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469,347,968.66/268,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,182.94

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