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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,093.44, 369,969.40 and 147,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,093.44, 369,969.40 and 147,242.52 is: 203,194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,093.44 : 369,969.40 = 147,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,093.44/369,969.40 = 147,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,093.44x = 369,969.40 × 147,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,093.44x = 54,475,226,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,226,778.89/268,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,194.93

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