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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,158.53, 370,036.73 and 147,293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,158.53, 370,036.73 and 147,293.57 is: 203,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,158.53 : 370,036.73 = 147,293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,158.53/370,036.73 = 147,293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,158.53x = 370,036.73 × 147,293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,158.53x = 54,504,028,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,504,028,406.17/268,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,253.01

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