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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,196.06, 370,109.05 and 147,334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,196.06, 370,109.05 and 147,334.77 is: 203,321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,196.06 : 370,109.05 = 147,334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,196.06/370,109.05 = 147,334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,196.06x = 370,109.05 × 147,334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,196.06x = 54,529,931,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529,931,388.33/268,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,321.15

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