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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,137.32, 370,032.54 and 147,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,137.32, 370,032.54 and 147,281.44 is: 203,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,137.32 : 370,032.54 = 147,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,137.32/370,032.54 = 147,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,137.32x = 370,032.54 × 147,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,137.32x = 54,498,925,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498,925,338.06/268,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,250.06

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