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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,331.13, 370,305.29 and 147,470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,331.13, 370,305.29 and 147,470.22 is: 203,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,331.13 : 370,305.29 = 147,470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,331.13/370,305.29 = 147,470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,331.13x = 370,305.29 × 147,470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,331.13x = 54,609,002,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609,002,952.14/268,331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,513.48

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