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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,428.76, 370,417.44 and 147,546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,428.76, 370,417.44 and 147,546.78 is: 203,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,428.76 : 370,417.44 = 147,546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,428.76/370,417.44 = 147,546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,428.76x = 370,417.44 × 147,546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,428.76x = 54,653,900,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653,900,527.84/268,428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,606.72

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