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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,201.12, 370,123.74 and 147,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,201.12, 370,123.74 and 147,349.90 is: 203,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,201.12 : 370,123.74 = 147,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,201.12/370,123.74 = 147,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,201.12x = 370,123.74 × 147,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,201.12x = 54,537,696,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537,696,076.63/268,201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,346.27

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