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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,106.94, 369,991.71 and 147,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,106.94, 369,991.71 and 147,253.14 is: 203,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,106.94 : 369,991.71 = 147,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,106.94/369,991.71 = 147,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,106.94x = 369,991.71 × 147,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,106.94x = 54,482,441,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482,441,071.47/268,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,211.60

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