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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,333.70, 370,302.50 and 147,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,333.70, 370,302.50 and 147,477.04 is: 203,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,333.70 : 370,302.50 = 147,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,333.70/370,302.50 = 147,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,333.70x = 370,302.50 × 147,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,333.70x = 54,611,116,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,611,116,047.54/268,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,519.41

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