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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,166.52, 370,072.14 and 147,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,166.52, 370,072.14 and 147,310.26 is: 203,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,166.52 : 370,072.14 = 147,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,166.52/370,072.14 = 147,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,166.52x = 370,072.14 × 147,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,166.52x = 54,515,423,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,423,162.16/268,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,289.45

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