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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,132.32, 370,025.64 and 147,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,132.32, 370,025.64 and 147,276.44 is: 203,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,132.32 : 370,025.64 = 147,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,132.32/370,025.64 = 147,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,132.32x = 370,025.64 × 147,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,132.32x = 54,496,058,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496,058,967.92/268,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,243.16

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