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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,202.03, 370,118.96 and 147,351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,202.03, 370,118.96 and 147,351.11 is: 203,344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,202.03 : 370,118.96 = 147,351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,202.03/370,118.96 = 147,351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,202.03x = 370,118.96 × 147,351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,202.03x = 54,537,437,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,537,437,000.70/268,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,344.61

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