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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,362.67, 370,350.23 and 147,513.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,362.67, 370,350.23 and 147,513.15 is: 203,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,362.67 : 370,350.23 = 147,513.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,362.67/370,350.23 = 147,513.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,362.67x = 370,350.23 × 147,513.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,362.67x = 54,631,528,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631,528,292.96/268,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,573.50

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