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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,267.32, 370,201.44 and 147,408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,267.32, 370,201.44 and 147,408.57 is: 203,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,267.32 : 370,201.44 = 147,408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,267.32/370,201.44 = 147,408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,267.32x = 370,201.44 × 147,408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,267.32x = 54,570,864,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,864,882.34/268,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,419.73

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