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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,125.82, 370,016.67 and 147,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,125.82, 370,016.67 and 147,269.94 is: 203,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,125.82 : 370,016.67 = 147,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,125.82/370,016.67 = 147,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,125.82x = 370,016.67 × 147,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,125.82x = 54,492,332,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,492,332,789.90/268,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,234.19

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