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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,401.70, 370,395.54 and 147,550.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,401.70, 370,395.54 and 147,550.77 is: 203,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,401.70 : 370,395.54 = 147,550.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,401.70/370,395.54 = 147,550.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,401.70x = 370,395.54 × 147,550.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,401.70x = 54,652,147,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,652,147,131.57/268,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,620.72

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