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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,429.67, 370,428.03 and 147,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,429.67, 370,428.03 and 147,569.87 is: 203,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,429.67 : 370,428.03 = 147,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,429.67/370,428.03 = 147,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,429.67x = 370,428.03 × 147,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,429.67x = 54,664,014,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664,014,379.32/268,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,643.72

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