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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,322.64, 370,277.72 and 147,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,322.64, 370,277.72 and 147,463.88 is: 203,496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,322.64 : 370,277.72 = 147,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,322.64/370,277.72 = 147,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,322.64x = 370,277.72 × 147,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,322.64x = 54,602,589,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,589,268.75/268,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,496.02

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