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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,154.57, 370,051.94 and 147,295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,154.57, 370,051.94 and 147,295.49 is: 203,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,154.57 : 370,051.94 = 147,295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,154.57/370,051.94 = 147,295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,154.57x = 370,051.94 × 147,295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,154.57x = 54,506,979,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506,979,241.01/268,154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,267.02

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