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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,100.04, 369,999.90 and 147,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,100.04, 369,999.90 and 147,264.66 is: 203,237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,100.04 : 369,999.90 = 147,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,100.04/369,999.90 = 147,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,100.04x = 369,999.90 × 147,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,100.04x = 54,487,909,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487,909,473.53/268,100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,237.23

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