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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,411.56, 370,412.52 and 147,557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,411.56, 370,412.52 and 147,557.88 is: 203,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,411.56 : 370,412.52 = 147,557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,411.56/370,412.52 = 147,557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,411.56x = 370,412.52 × 147,557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,411.56x = 54,657,286,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657,286,176.66/268,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,632.39

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