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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,119.30, 370,009.08 and 147,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,119.30, 370,009.08 and 147,271.74 is: 203,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,119.30 : 370,009.08 = 147,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,119.30/370,009.08 = 147,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,119.30x = 370,009.08 × 147,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,119.30x = 54,491,881,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491,881,027.40/268,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,237.44

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