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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,217.52, 370,142.70 and 147,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,217.52, 370,142.70 and 147,361.32 is: 203,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,217.52 : 370,142.70 = 147,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,217.52/370,142.70 = 147,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,217.52x = 370,142.70 × 147,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,217.52x = 54,544,716,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544,716,123.56/268,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,360.00

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