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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,274.50, 370,218.66 and 147,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,274.50, 370,218.66 and 147,423.58 is: 203,444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,274.50 : 370,218.66 = 147,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,274.50/370,218.66 = 147,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,274.50x = 370,218.66 × 147,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,274.50x = 54,578,960,240.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,578,960,240.00/268,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,444.46

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