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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,157.58, 370,056.06 and 147,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,157.58, 370,056.06 and 147,298.50 is: 203,271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,157.58 : 370,056.06 = 147,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,157.58/370,056.06 = 147,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,157.58x = 370,056.06 × 147,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,157.58x = 54,508,702,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,508,702,553.91/268,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,271.16

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