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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,307.58, 370,266.22 and 147,458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,307.58, 370,266.22 and 147,458.82 is: 203,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,307.58 : 370,266.22 = 147,458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,307.58/370,266.22 = 147,458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,307.58x = 370,266.22 × 147,458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,307.58x = 54,599,019,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,019,887.06/268,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,494.14

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