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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,121.52, 370,010.74 and 147,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,121.52, 370,010.74 and 147,265.62 is: 203,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,121.52 : 370,010.74 = 147,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,121.52/370,010.74 = 147,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,121.52x = 370,010.74 × 147,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,121.52x = 54,489,861,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489,861,032.76/268,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,228.23

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