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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,155.36, 370,036.08 and 147,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,155.36, 370,036.08 and 147,301.74 is: 203,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,155.36 : 370,036.08 = 147,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,155.36/370,036.08 = 147,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,155.36x = 370,036.08 × 147,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,155.36x = 54,506,958,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506,958,446.78/268,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,266.34

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