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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,422.50, 370,430.11 and 147,566.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,422.50, 370,430.11 and 147,566.83 is: 203,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,422.50 : 370,430.11 = 147,566.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,422.50/370,430.11 = 147,566.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,422.50x = 370,430.11 × 147,566.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,422.50x = 54,663,195,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,195,774.26/268,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,646.10

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