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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,325.64, 370,265.28 and 147,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,325.64, 370,265.28 and 147,465.60 is: 203,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,325.64 : 370,265.28 = 147,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,325.64/370,265.28 = 147,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,325.64x = 370,265.28 × 147,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,325.64x = 54,601,391,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601,391,674.37/268,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,489.28

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