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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,405.50, 370,404.27 and 147,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,405.50, 370,404.27 and 147,551.88 is: 203,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,405.50 : 370,404.27 = 147,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,405.50/370,404.27 = 147,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,405.50x = 370,404.27 × 147,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,405.50x = 54,653,846,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653,846,398.53/268,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,624.17

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