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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,299.80, 370,246.24 and 147,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,299.80, 370,246.24 and 147,441.18 is: 203,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,299.80 : 370,246.24 = 147,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,299.80/370,246.24 = 147,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,299.80x = 370,246.24 × 147,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,299.80x = 54,589,542,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,589,542,516.16/268,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,464.72

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