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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,220.03, 370,146.15 and 147,363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,220.03, 370,146.15 and 147,363.83 is: 203,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,220.03 : 370,146.15 = 147,363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,220.03/370,146.15 = 147,363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,220.03x = 370,146.15 × 147,363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,220.03x = 54,546,152,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,152,473.02/268,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,363.45

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