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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,303.76, 370,251.72 and 147,445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,303.76, 370,251.72 and 147,445.01 is: 203,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,303.76 : 370,251.72 = 147,445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,303.76/370,251.72 = 147,445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,303.76x = 370,251.72 × 147,445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,303.76x = 54,591,768,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,591,768,557.92/268,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,470.01

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