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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,433.88, 370,429.31 and 147,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,433.88, 370,429.31 and 147,574.28 is: 203,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,433.88 : 370,429.31 = 147,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,433.88/370,429.31 = 147,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,433.88x = 370,429.31 × 147,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,433.88x = 54,665,838,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,665,838,714.15/268,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,647.31

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