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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,293.06, 370,253.03 and 147,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,293.06, 370,253.03 and 147,445.52 is: 203,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,293.06 : 370,253.03 = 147,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,293.06/370,253.03 = 147,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,293.06x = 370,253.03 × 147,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,293.06x = 54,592,147,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592,147,951.43/268,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,479.54

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