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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,224.79, 370,152.71 and 147,368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,224.79, 370,152.71 and 147,368.58 is: 203,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,224.79 : 370,152.71 = 147,368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,224.79/370,152.71 = 147,368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,224.79x = 370,152.71 × 147,368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,224.79x = 54,548,879,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,879,255.85/268,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,370.01

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