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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,422.84, 370,430.59 and 147,567.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,422.84, 370,430.59 and 147,567.17 is: 203,646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,422.84 : 370,430.59 = 147,567.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,422.84/370,430.59 = 147,567.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,422.84x = 370,430.59 × 147,567.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,422.84x = 54,663,393,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,393,569.15/268,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,646.58

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