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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,381.28, 370,374.54 and 147,531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,381.28, 370,374.54 and 147,531.86 is: 203,598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,381.28 : 370,374.54 = 147,531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,381.28/370,374.54 = 147,531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,381.28x = 370,374.54 × 147,531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,381.28x = 54,642,044,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642,044,782.84/268,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,598.57

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