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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,223.04, 370,150.29 and 147,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,223.04, 370,150.29 and 147,366.83 is: 203,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,223.04 : 370,150.29 = 147,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,223.04/370,150.29 = 147,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,223.04x = 370,150.29 × 147,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,223.04x = 54,547,873,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,547,873,010.13/268,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,367.59

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