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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,359.44, 370,339.81 and 147,511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,359.44, 370,339.81 and 147,511.88 is: 203,568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,359.44 : 370,339.81 = 147,511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,359.44/370,339.81 = 147,511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,359.44x = 370,339.81 × 147,511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,359.44x = 54,629,521,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629,521,611.94/268,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,568.47

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