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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,429.76, 370,418.82 and 147,547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,429.76, 370,418.82 and 147,547.78 is: 203,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,429.76 : 370,418.82 = 147,547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,429.76/370,418.82 = 147,547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,429.76x = 370,418.82 × 147,547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,429.76x = 54,654,474,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,654,474,561.22/268,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,608.10

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