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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,419.56, 370,423.56 and 147,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,419.56, 370,423.56 and 147,565.88 is: 203,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,419.56 : 370,423.56 = 147,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,419.56/370,423.56 = 147,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,419.56x = 370,423.56 × 147,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,419.56x = 54,661,878,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661,878,604.13/268,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,643.43

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