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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,379.17, 370,364.08 and 147,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,379.17, 370,364.08 and 147,532.84 is: 203,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,379.17 : 370,364.08 = 147,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,379.17/370,364.08 = 147,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,379.17x = 370,364.08 × 147,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,379.17x = 54,640,862,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,640,862,704.57/268,379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,595.77

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