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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,132.24, 370,025.50 and 147,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,132.24, 370,025.50 and 147,276.32 is: 203,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,132.24 : 370,025.50 = 147,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,132.24/370,025.50 = 147,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,132.24x = 370,025.50 × 147,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,132.24x = 54,495,993,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,495,993,946.16/268,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,242.98

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