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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,114.73, 370,000.51 and 147,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,114.73, 370,000.51 and 147,257.46 is: 203,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,114.73 : 370,000.51 = 147,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,114.73/370,000.51 = 147,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,114.73x = 370,000.51 × 147,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,114.73x = 54,485,334,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485,334,933.16/268,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,216.50

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