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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,329.86, 370,304.08 and 147,475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,329.86, 370,304.08 and 147,475.43 is: 203,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,329.86 : 370,304.08 = 147,475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,329.86/370,304.08 = 147,475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,329.86x = 370,304.08 × 147,475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,329.86x = 54,610,751,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,610,751,208.55/268,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,520.97

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