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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,451.24, 370,465.24 and 147,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,451.24, 370,465.24 and 147,593.36 is: 203,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,451.24 : 370,465.24 = 147,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,451.24/370,465.24 = 147,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,451.24x = 370,465.24 × 147,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,451.24x = 54,678,209,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,209,534.81/268,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,680.23

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