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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,142.76, 370,041.48 and 147,289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,142.76, 370,041.48 and 147,289.14 is: 203,261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,142.76 : 370,041.48 = 147,289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,142.76/370,041.48 = 147,289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,142.76x = 370,041.48 × 147,289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,142.76x = 54,503,091,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503,091,353.53/268,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,261.47

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