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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,322.46, 370,267.04 and 147,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,322.46, 370,267.04 and 147,461.14 is: 203,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,322.46 : 370,267.04 = 147,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,322.46/370,267.04 = 147,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,322.46x = 370,267.04 × 147,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,322.46x = 54,599,999,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,999,822.83/268,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,486.51

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