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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,373.22, 370,354.20 and 147,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,373.22, 370,354.20 and 147,522.04 is: 203,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,373.22 : 370,354.20 = 147,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,373.22/370,354.20 = 147,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,373.22x = 370,354.20 × 147,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,373.22x = 54,635,407,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635,407,106.57/268,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,579.95

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