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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,159.44, 370,041.84 and 147,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,159.44, 370,041.84 and 147,305.82 is: 203,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,159.44 : 370,041.84 = 147,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,159.44/370,041.84 = 147,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,159.44x = 370,041.84 × 147,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,159.44x = 54,509,316,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,509,316,675.51/268,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,272.04

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