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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,144.32, 370,042.20 and 147,288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,144.32, 370,042.20 and 147,288.44 is: 203,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,144.32 : 370,042.20 = 147,288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,144.32/370,042.20 = 147,288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,144.32x = 370,042.20 × 147,288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,144.32x = 54,502,938,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502,938,372.17/268,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,259.72

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