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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,403.07, 370,397.44 and 147,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,403.07, 370,397.44 and 147,552.13 is: 203,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,403.07 : 370,397.44 = 147,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,403.07/370,397.44 = 147,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,403.07x = 370,397.44 × 147,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,403.07x = 54,652,931,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,652,931,218.55/268,403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,622.60

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