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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,801.12, 370,945.60 and 147,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,801.12, 370,945.60 and 147,942.40 is: 204,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,801.12 : 370,945.60 = 147,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,801.12/370,945.60 = 147,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,801.12x = 370,945.60 × 147,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,801.12x = 54,878,582,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,878,582,333.44/268,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,160.54

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