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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,207.14, 370,132.37 and 147,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,207.14, 370,132.37 and 147,356.25 is: 203,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,207.14 : 370,132.37 = 147,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,207.14/370,132.37 = 147,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,207.14x = 370,132.37 × 147,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,207.14x = 54,541,318,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,318,046.81/268,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,355.21

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