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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,234.50, 370,170.27 and 147,383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,234.50, 370,170.27 and 147,383.61 is: 203,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,234.50 : 370,170.27 = 147,383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,234.50/370,170.27 = 147,383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,234.50x = 370,170.27 × 147,383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,234.50x = 54,557,030,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557,030,707.27/268,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,393.04

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