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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,183.59, 370,099.58 and 147,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,183.59, 370,099.58 and 147,332.40 is: 203,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,183.59 : 370,099.58 = 147,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,183.59/370,099.58 = 147,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,183.59x = 370,099.58 × 147,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,183.59x = 54,527,658,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,527,658,623.73/268,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,322.13

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