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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,121.44, 370,006.46 and 147,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,121.44, 370,006.46 and 147,262.34 is: 203,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,121.44 : 370,006.46 = 147,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,121.44/370,006.46 = 147,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,121.44x = 370,006.46 × 147,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,121.44x = 54,488,017,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488,017,114.72/268,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,221.41

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