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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,348.23, 370,322.87 and 147,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,348.23, 370,322.87 and 147,492.33 is: 203,540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,348.23 : 370,322.87 = 147,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,348.23/370,322.87 = 147,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,348.23x = 370,322.87 × 147,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,348.23x = 54,619,782,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619,782,211.13/268,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,540.68

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