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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,268.53, 370,210.46 and 147,417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,268.53, 370,210.46 and 147,417.61 is: 203,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,268.53 : 370,210.46 = 147,417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,268.53/370,210.46 = 147,417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,268.53x = 370,210.46 × 147,417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,268.53x = 54,575,540,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575,540,653.22/268,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,436.24

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