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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,215.15, 370,143.44 and 147,364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,215.15, 370,143.44 and 147,364.27 is: 203,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,215.15 : 370,143.44 = 147,364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,215.15/370,143.44 = 147,364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,215.15x = 370,143.44 × 147,364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,215.15x = 54,545,917,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545,917,830.89/268,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,366.28

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