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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,173.37, 370,081.34 and 147,315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,173.37, 370,081.34 and 147,315.97 is: 203,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,173.37 : 370,081.34 = 147,315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,173.37/370,081.34 = 147,315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,173.37x = 370,081.34 × 147,315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,173.37x = 54,518,891,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,891,581.00/268,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,297.19

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