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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,203.61, 370,127.50 and 147,352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,203.61, 370,127.50 and 147,352.72 is: 203,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,203.61 : 370,127.50 = 147,352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,203.61/370,127.50 = 147,352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,203.61x = 370,127.50 × 147,352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,203.61x = 54,539,293,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539,293,686.52/268,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,350.34

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