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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,245.08, 370,184.62 and 147,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,245.08, 370,184.62 and 147,385.24 is: 203,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,245.08 : 370,184.62 = 147,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,245.08/370,184.62 = 147,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,245.08x = 370,184.62 × 147,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,245.08x = 54,559,749,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,559,749,063.01/268,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,395.15

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