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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,401.34, 370,402.14 and 147,551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,401.34, 370,402.14 and 147,551.86 is: 203,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,401.34 : 370,402.14 = 147,551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,401.34/370,402.14 = 147,551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,401.34x = 370,402.14 × 147,551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,401.34x = 54,653,524,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653,524,704.98/268,401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,626.12

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