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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,435.88, 370,432.07 and 147,576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,435.88, 370,432.07 and 147,576.29 is: 203,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,435.88 : 370,432.07 = 147,576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,435.88/370,432.07 = 147,576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,435.88x = 370,432.07 × 147,576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,435.88x = 54,666,987,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666,987,997.58/268,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,650.08

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