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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,318.98, 370,289.07 and 147,464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,318.98, 370,289.07 and 147,464.55 is: 203,505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,318.98 : 370,289.07 = 147,464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,318.98/370,289.07 = 147,464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,318.98x = 370,289.07 × 147,464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,318.98x = 54,604,511,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,604,511,077.47/268,318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,505.96

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