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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,124.82, 370,015.29 and 147,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,124.82, 370,015.29 and 147,268.94 is: 203,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,124.82 : 370,015.29 = 147,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,124.82/370,015.29 = 147,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,124.82x = 370,015.29 × 147,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,124.82x = 54,491,757,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491,757,692.02/268,124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,232.80

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