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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,336.28, 370,310.85 and 147,480.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,336.28, 370,310.85 and 147,480.63 is: 203,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,336.28 : 370,310.85 = 147,480.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,336.28/370,310.85 = 147,480.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,336.28x = 370,310.85 × 147,480.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,336.28x = 54,613,677,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,613,677,453.84/268,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,527.00

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