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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,372.85, 370,364.20 and 147,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,372.85, 370,364.20 and 147,523.28 is: 203,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,372.85 : 370,364.20 = 147,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,372.85/370,364.20 = 147,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,372.85x = 370,364.20 × 147,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,372.85x = 54,637,339,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,637,339,357.95/268,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,587.44

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