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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,404.10, 370,388.23 and 147,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,404.10, 370,388.23 and 147,544.52 is: 203,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,404.10 : 370,388.23 = 147,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,404.10/370,388.23 = 147,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,404.10x = 370,388.23 × 147,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,404.10x = 54,648,751,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648,751,388.20/268,404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,606.25

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