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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,089.76, 369,964.20 and 147,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,089.76, 369,964.20 and 147,238.84 is: 203,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,089.76 : 369,964.20 = 147,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,089.76/369,964.20 = 147,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,089.76x = 369,964.20 × 147,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,089.76x = 54,473,099,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,099,649.53/268,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,189.78

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