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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,426.76, 370,414.68 and 147,544.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,426.76, 370,414.68 and 147,544.78 is: 203,603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,426.76 : 370,414.68 = 147,544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,426.76/370,414.68 = 147,544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,426.76x = 370,414.68 × 147,544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,426.76x = 54,652,752,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,652,752,469.37/268,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,603.96

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