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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,440.71, 370,444.84 and 147,580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,440.71, 370,444.84 and 147,580.94 is: 203,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,440.71 : 370,444.84 = 147,580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,440.71/370,444.84 = 147,580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,440.71x = 370,444.84 × 147,580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,440.71x = 54,670,597,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,670,597,008.90/268,440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,659.86

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