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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,121.04, 370,011.50 and 147,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,121.04, 370,011.50 and 147,273.50 is: 203,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,121.04 : 370,011.50 = 147,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,121.04/370,011.50 = 147,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,121.04x = 370,011.50 × 147,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,121.04x = 54,492,886,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,492,886,058.83/268,121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,239.87

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