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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,304.76, 370,253.10 and 147,446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,304.76, 370,253.10 and 147,446.01 is: 203,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,304.76 : 370,253.10 = 147,446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,304.76/370,253.10 = 147,446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,304.76x = 370,253.10 × 147,446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,304.76x = 54,592,342,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592,342,285.13/268,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,471.39

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