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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,167.12, 370,072.71 and 147,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,167.12, 370,072.71 and 147,309.72 is: 203,288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,167.12 : 370,072.71 = 147,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,167.12/370,072.71 = 147,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,167.12x = 370,072.71 × 147,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,167.12x = 54,515,307,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,307,289.74/268,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,288.56

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