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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,175.61, 370,067.94 and 147,333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,175.61, 370,067.94 and 147,333.33 is: 203,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,175.61 : 370,067.94 = 147,333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,175.61/370,067.94 = 147,333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,175.61x = 370,067.94 × 147,333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,175.61x = 54,523,341,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523,341,926.44/268,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,312.08

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