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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,363.94, 370,346.04 and 147,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,363.94, 370,346.04 and 147,516.40 is: 203,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,363.94 : 370,346.04 = 147,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,363.94/370,346.04 = 147,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,363.94x = 370,346.04 × 147,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,363.94x = 54,632,114,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,114,575.06/268,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,574.72

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