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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,159.12, 370,059.64 and 147,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,159.12, 370,059.64 and 147,302.44 is: 203,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,159.12 : 370,059.64 = 147,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,159.12/370,059.64 = 147,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,159.12x = 370,059.64 × 147,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,159.12x = 54,510,687,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510,687,917.52/268,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,277.40

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