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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,201.53, 370,118.27 and 147,350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,201.53, 370,118.27 and 147,350.61 is: 203,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,201.53 : 370,118.27 = 147,350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,201.53/370,118.27 = 147,350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,201.53x = 370,118.27 × 147,350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,201.53x = 54,537,152,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537,152,856.64/268,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,343.93

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