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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,133.24, 370,026.89 and 147,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,133.24, 370,026.89 and 147,277.32 is: 203,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,133.24 : 370,026.89 = 147,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,133.24/370,026.89 = 147,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,133.24x = 370,026.89 × 147,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,133.24x = 54,496,567,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496,567,950.75/268,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,244.36

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