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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,265.06, 370,214.87 and 147,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,265.06, 370,214.87 and 147,410.68 is: 203,431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,265.06 : 370,214.87 = 147,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,265.06/370,214.87 = 147,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,265.06x = 370,214.87 × 147,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,265.06x = 54,573,624,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573,624,070.22/268,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,431.73

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