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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,410.50, 370,411.20 and 147,556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,410.50, 370,411.20 and 147,556.88 is: 203,631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,410.50 : 370,411.20 = 147,556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,410.50/370,411.20 = 147,556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,410.50x = 370,411.20 × 147,556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,410.50x = 54,656,720,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656,720,989.06/268,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,631.08

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