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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,473.24, 370,485.20 and 147,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,473.24, 370,485.20 and 147,614.40 is: 203,703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,473.24 : 370,485.20 = 147,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,473.24/370,485.20 = 147,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,473.24x = 370,485.20 × 147,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,473.24x = 54,688,950,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688,950,506.88/268,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,703.54

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