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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,275.19, 370,224.93 and 147,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,275.19, 370,224.93 and 147,409.27 is: 203,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,275.19 : 370,224.93 = 147,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,275.19/370,224.93 = 147,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,275.19x = 370,224.93 × 147,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,275.19x = 54,574,585,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574,585,465.15/268,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,427.63

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