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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,243.92, 370,184.58 and 147,392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,243.92, 370,184.58 and 147,392.73 is: 203,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,243.92 : 370,184.58 = 147,392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,243.92/370,184.58 = 147,392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,243.92x = 370,184.58 × 147,392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,243.92x = 54,562,515,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562,515,850.10/268,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,406.35

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