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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,121.02, 370,010.05 and 147,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,121.02, 370,010.05 and 147,265.12 is: 203,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,121.02 : 370,010.05 = 147,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,121.02/370,010.05 = 147,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,121.02x = 370,010.05 × 147,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,121.02x = 54,489,574,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489,574,922.99/268,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,227.54

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