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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,443.15, 370,451.78 and 147,586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,443.15, 370,451.78 and 147,586.49 is: 203,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,443.15 : 370,451.78 = 147,586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,443.15/370,451.78 = 147,586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,443.15x = 370,451.78 × 147,586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,443.15x = 54,673,677,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,673,677,276.90/268,443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,669.48

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