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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,150.68, 370,031.58 and 147,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,150.68, 370,031.58 and 147,268.44 is: 203,221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,150.68 : 370,031.58 = 147,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,150.68/370,031.58 = 147,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,150.68x = 370,031.58 × 147,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,150.68x = 54,493,973,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493,973,537.34/268,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,221.46

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