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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,421.81, 370,429.17 and 147,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,421.81, 370,429.17 and 147,566.14 is: 203,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,421.81 : 370,429.17 = 147,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,421.81/370,429.17 = 147,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,421.81x = 370,429.17 × 147,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,421.81x = 54,662,801,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,662,801,280.86/268,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,645.16

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