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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,275.90, 370,198.59 and 147,410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,275.90, 370,198.59 and 147,410.94 is: 203,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,275.90 : 370,198.59 = 147,410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,275.90/370,198.59 = 147,410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,275.90x = 370,198.59 × 147,410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,275.90x = 54,571,322,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571,322,138.57/268,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,414.93

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