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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,383.08, 370,369.62 and 147,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,383.08, 370,369.62 and 147,534.86 is: 203,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,383.08 : 370,369.62 = 147,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,383.08/370,369.62 = 147,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,383.08x = 370,369.62 × 147,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,383.08x = 54,642,430,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642,430,034.95/268,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,598.64

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