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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,332.53, 370,302.00 and 147,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,332.53, 370,302.00 and 147,474.01 is: 203,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,332.53 : 370,302.00 = 147,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,332.53/370,302.00 = 147,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,332.53x = 370,302.00 × 147,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,332.53x = 54,609,920,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609,920,760.87/268,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,515.85

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