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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,214.15, 370,142.06 and 147,363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,214.15, 370,142.06 and 147,363.27 is: 203,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,214.15 : 370,142.06 = 147,363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,214.15/370,142.06 = 147,363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,214.15x = 370,142.06 × 147,363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,214.15x = 54,545,342,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545,342,201.29/268,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,364.89

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