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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,316.76, 370,259.24 and 147,455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,316.76, 370,259.24 and 147,455.44 is: 203,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,316.76 : 370,259.24 = 147,455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,316.76/370,259.24 = 147,455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,316.76x = 370,259.24 × 147,455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,316.76x = 54,596,739,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,596,739,148.27/268,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,478.68

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