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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,375.86, 370,368.33 and 147,526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,375.86, 370,368.33 and 147,526.29 is: 203,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,375.86 : 370,368.33 = 147,526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,375.86/370,368.33 = 147,526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,375.86x = 370,368.33 × 147,526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,375.86x = 54,639,065,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,065,658.40/268,375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,591.58

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