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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,341.62, 370,320.30 and 147,487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,341.62, 370,320.30 and 147,487.19 is: 203,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,341.62 : 370,320.30 = 147,487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,341.62/370,320.30 = 147,487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,341.62x = 370,320.30 × 147,487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,341.62x = 54,617,500,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,617,500,446.96/268,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,537.19

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