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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,237.34, 370,166.79 and 147,381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,237.34, 370,166.79 and 147,381.29 is: 203,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,237.34 : 370,166.79 = 147,381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,237.34/370,166.79 = 147,381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,237.34x = 370,166.79 × 147,381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,237.34x = 54,555,657,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,555,657,174.53/268,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,385.77

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