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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,331.36, 370,306.16 and 147,476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,331.36, 370,306.16 and 147,476.93 is: 203,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,331.36 : 370,306.16 = 147,476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,331.36/370,306.16 = 147,476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,331.36x = 370,306.16 × 147,476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,331.36x = 54,611,613,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,611,613,047.97/268,331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,523.04

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