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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,424.00, 370,432.18 and 147,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,424.00, 370,432.18 and 147,568.33 is: 203,648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,424.00 : 370,432.18 = 147,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,424.00/370,432.18 = 147,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,424.00x = 370,432.18 × 147,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,424.00x = 54,664,056,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664,056,885.86/268,424.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,648.17

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