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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,158.12, 370,058.26 and 147,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,158.12, 370,058.26 and 147,301.44 is: 203,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,158.12 : 370,058.26 = 147,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,158.12/370,058.26 = 147,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,158.12x = 370,058.26 × 147,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,158.12x = 54,510,114,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510,114,581.89/268,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,276.02

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