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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,232.37, 370,160.36 and 147,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,232.37, 370,160.36 and 147,373.36 is: 203,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,232.37 : 370,160.36 = 147,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,232.37/370,160.36 = 147,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,232.37x = 370,160.36 × 147,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,232.37x = 54,551,775,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551,775,711.37/268,232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,375.07

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