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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,300.01, 370,246.55 and 147,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,300.01, 370,246.55 and 147,441.26 is: 203,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,300.01 : 370,246.55 = 147,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,300.01/370,246.55 = 147,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,300.01x = 370,246.55 × 147,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,300.01x = 54,589,615,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,589,615,254.21/268,300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,464.83

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