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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,158.48, 370,061.09 and 147,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,158.48, 370,061.09 and 147,302.22 is: 203,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,158.48 : 370,061.09 = 147,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,158.48/370,061.09 = 147,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,158.48x = 370,061.09 × 147,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,158.48x = 54,510,820,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510,820,092.62/268,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,278.38

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