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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,321.48, 370,292.52 and 147,467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,321.48, 370,292.52 and 147,467.05 is: 203,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,321.48 : 370,292.52 = 147,467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,321.48/370,292.52 = 147,467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,321.48x = 370,292.52 × 147,467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,321.48x = 54,605,945,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,605,945,561.47/268,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,509.41

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