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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,433.78, 370,424.34 and 147,551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,433.78, 370,424.34 and 147,551.81 is: 203,613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,433.78 : 370,424.34 = 147,551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,433.78/370,424.34 = 147,551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,433.78x = 370,424.34 × 147,551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,433.78x = 54,656,779,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656,779,982.93/268,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,613.65

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