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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,160.49, 370,063.86 and 147,304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,160.49, 370,063.86 and 147,304.23 is: 203,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,160.49 : 370,063.86 = 147,304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,160.49/370,063.86 = 147,304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,160.49x = 370,063.86 × 147,304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,160.49x = 54,511,971,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,511,971,948.13/268,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,281.15

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