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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,385.04, 370,352.64 and 147,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,385.04, 370,352.64 and 147,523.32 is: 203,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,385.04 : 370,352.64 = 147,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,385.04/370,352.64 = 147,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,385.04x = 370,352.64 × 147,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,385.04x = 54,635,651,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635,651,023.56/268,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,571.89

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