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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,112.08, 370,001.13 and 147,256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,112.08, 370,001.13 and 147,256.03 is: 203,216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,112.08 : 370,001.13 = 147,256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,112.08/370,001.13 = 147,256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,112.08x = 370,001.13 × 147,256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,112.08x = 54,484,895,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,895,649.31/268,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,216.87

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