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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,137.96, 370,030.26 and 147,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,137.96, 370,030.26 and 147,282.60 is: 203,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,137.96 : 370,030.26 = 147,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,137.96/370,030.26 = 147,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,137.96x = 370,030.26 × 147,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,137.96x = 54,499,018,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499,018,771.48/268,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,249.92

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