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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,160.19, 370,042.88 and 147,306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,160.19, 370,042.88 and 147,306.57 is: 203,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,160.19 : 370,042.88 = 147,306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,160.19/370,042.88 = 147,306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,160.19x = 370,042.88 × 147,306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,160.19x = 54,509,746,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,509,746,669.19/268,160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,273.08

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