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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,225.41, 370,157.58 and 147,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,225.41, 370,157.58 and 147,374.54 is: 203,380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,225.41 : 370,157.58 = 147,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,225.41/370,157.58 = 147,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,225.41x = 370,157.58 × 147,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,225.41x = 54,551,801,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551,801,229.23/268,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,380.44

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