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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,350.45, 370,325.93 and 147,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,350.45, 370,325.93 and 147,494.55 is: 203,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,350.45 : 370,325.93 = 147,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,350.45/370,325.93 = 147,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,350.45x = 370,325.93 × 147,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,350.45x = 54,621,053,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621,053,809.58/268,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,543.74

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