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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,342.98, 370,322.21 and 147,488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,342.98, 370,322.21 and 147,488.58 is: 203,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,342.98 : 370,322.21 = 147,488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,342.98/370,322.21 = 147,488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,342.98x = 370,322.21 × 147,488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,342.98x = 54,618,296,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618,296,895.36/268,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,539.13

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