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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,359.48, 370,317.42 and 147,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,359.48, 370,317.42 and 147,497.76 is: 203,536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,359.48 : 370,317.42 = 147,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,359.48/370,317.42 = 147,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,359.48x = 370,317.42 × 147,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,359.48x = 54,620,989,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620,989,938.98/268,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,536.65

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