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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,364.25, 370,351.08 and 147,514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,364.25, 370,351.08 and 147,514.86 is: 203,575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,364.25 : 370,351.08 = 147,514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,364.25/370,351.08 = 147,514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,364.25x = 370,351.08 × 147,514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,364.25x = 54,632,287,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,287,717.05/268,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,575.13

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