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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,174.44, 370,086.30 and 147,323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,174.44, 370,086.30 and 147,323.25 is: 203,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,174.44 : 370,086.30 = 147,323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,174.44/370,086.30 = 147,323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,174.44x = 370,086.30 × 147,323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,174.44x = 54,522,316,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522,316,496.48/268,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,309.15

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