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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,209.15, 370,135.14 and 147,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,209.15, 370,135.14 and 147,358.26 is: 203,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,209.15 : 370,135.14 = 147,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,209.15/370,135.14 = 147,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,209.15x = 370,135.14 × 147,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,209.15x = 54,542,470,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542,470,195.26/268,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,357.98

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