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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,165.50, 370,070.76 and 147,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,165.50, 370,070.76 and 147,309.24 is: 203,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,165.50 : 370,070.76 = 147,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,165.50/370,070.76 = 147,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,165.50x = 370,070.76 × 147,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,165.50x = 54,514,842,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,514,842,401.82/268,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,288.05

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