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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,114.74, 369,998.12 and 147,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,114.74, 369,998.12 and 147,259.30 is: 203,217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,114.74 : 369,998.12 = 147,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,114.74/369,998.12 = 147,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,114.74x = 369,998.12 × 147,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,114.74x = 54,485,663,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485,663,595.67/268,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,217.71

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