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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,318.46, 370,286.28 and 147,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,318.46, 370,286.28 and 147,462.82 is: 203,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,318.46 : 370,286.28 = 147,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,318.46/370,286.28 = 147,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,318.46x = 370,286.28 × 147,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,318.46x = 54,603,459,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603,459,056.11/268,318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,502.43

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