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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,268.28, 370,210.12 and 147,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,268.28, 370,210.12 and 147,417.36 is: 203,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,268.28 : 370,210.12 = 147,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,268.28/370,210.12 = 147,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,268.28x = 370,210.12 × 147,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,268.28x = 54,575,397,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575,397,798.60/268,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,435.90

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