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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,326.80, 370,273 and 147,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,326.80, 370,273 and 147,465.44 is: 203,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,326.80 : 370,273 = 147,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,326.80/370,273 = 147,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,326.80x = 370,273 × 147,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,326.80x = 54,602,470,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,470,865.12/268,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,492.42

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