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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,156.11, 370,055.49 and 147,299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,156.11, 370,055.49 and 147,299.43 is: 203,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,156.11 : 370,055.49 = 147,299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,156.11/370,055.49 = 147,299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,156.11x = 370,055.49 × 147,299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,156.11x = 54,508,962,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,508,962,745.37/268,156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,273.25

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