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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,375.22, 370,356.96 and 147,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,375.22, 370,356.96 and 147,524.04 is: 203,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,375.22 : 370,356.96 = 147,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,375.22/370,356.96 = 147,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,375.22x = 370,356.96 × 147,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,375.22x = 54,636,554,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,636,554,981.32/268,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,582.71

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