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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,215.96, 370,136.52 and 147,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,215.96, 370,136.52 and 147,354.60 is: 203,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,215.96 : 370,136.52 = 147,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,215.96/370,136.52 = 147,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,215.96x = 370,136.52 × 147,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,215.96x = 54,541,318,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,318,849.99/268,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,348.52

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