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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,316.46, 370,283.52 and 147,460.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,316.46, 370,283.52 and 147,460.82 is: 203,499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,316.46 : 370,283.52 = 147,460.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,316.46/370,283.52 = 147,460.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,316.46x = 370,283.52 × 147,460.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,316.46x = 54,602,311,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,311,491.69/268,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,499.67

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