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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,157.48, 370,059.71 and 147,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,157.48, 370,059.71 and 147,301.22 is: 203,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,157.48 : 370,059.71 = 147,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,157.48/370,059.71 = 147,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,157.48x = 370,059.71 × 147,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,157.48x = 54,510,246,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510,246,944.49/268,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,277.00

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