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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,403.50, 370,401.51 and 147,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,403.50, 370,401.51 and 147,549.88 is: 203,621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,403.50 : 370,401.51 = 147,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,403.50/370,401.51 = 147,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,403.50x = 370,401.51 × 147,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,403.50x = 54,652,698,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,652,698,352.32/268,403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,621.41

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