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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,217.02, 370,142.00 and 147,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,217.02, 370,142.00 and 147,360.82 is: 203,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,217.02 : 370,142.00 = 147,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,217.02/370,142.00 = 147,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,217.02x = 370,142.00 × 147,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,217.02x = 54,544,429,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544,429,049.80/268,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,359.31

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