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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,442.30, 370,450.61 and 147,585.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,442.30, 370,450.61 and 147,585.65 is: 203,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,442.30 : 370,450.61 = 147,585.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,442.30/370,450.61 = 147,585.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,442.30x = 370,450.61 × 147,585.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,442.30x = 54,673,192,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,673,192,863.18/268,442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,668.32

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