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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,401.84, 370,402.83 and 147,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,401.84, 370,402.83 and 147,552.36 is: 203,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,401.84 : 370,402.83 = 147,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,401.84/370,402.83 = 147,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,401.84x = 370,402.83 × 147,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,401.84x = 54,653,811,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653,811,717.18/268,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,626.81

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