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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,321.46, 370,265.66 and 147,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,321.46, 370,265.66 and 147,460.14 is: 203,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,321.46 : 370,265.66 = 147,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,321.46/370,265.66 = 147,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,321.46x = 370,265.66 × 147,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,321.46x = 54,599,426,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,426,060.79/268,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,485.13

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