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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,273.50, 370,217.28 and 147,422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,273.50, 370,217.28 and 147,422.58 is: 203,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,273.50 : 370,217.28 = 147,422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,273.50/370,217.28 = 147,422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,273.50x = 370,217.28 × 147,422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,273.50x = 54,578,386,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,578,386,578.18/268,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,443.08

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