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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,318.11, 370,288.73 and 147,468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,318.11, 370,288.73 and 147,468.59 is: 203,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,318.11 : 370,288.73 = 147,468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,318.11/370,288.73 = 147,468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,318.11x = 370,288.73 × 147,468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,318.11x = 54,605,956,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,605,956,905.99/268,318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,512.01

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