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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,437.92, 370,444.56 and 147,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,437.92, 370,444.56 and 147,587 is: 203,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,437.92 : 370,444.56 = 147,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,437.92/370,444.56 = 147,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,437.92x = 370,444.56 × 147,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,437.92x = 54,672,801,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672,801,276.72/268,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,670.19

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