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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,166.50, 370,072.14 and 147,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,166.50, 370,072.14 and 147,310.24 is: 203,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,166.50 : 370,072.14 = 147,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,166.50/370,072.14 = 147,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,166.50x = 370,072.14 × 147,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,166.50x = 54,515,415,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,415,760.71/268,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,289.43

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