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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,442.50, 370,453.14 and 147,584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,442.50, 370,453.14 and 147,584.63 is: 203,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,442.50 : 370,453.14 = 147,584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,442.50/370,453.14 = 147,584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,442.50x = 370,453.14 × 147,584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,442.50x = 54,673,189,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,673,189,599.24/268,442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,668.16

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