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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,443.69, 370,453.57 and 147,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,443.69, 370,453.57 and 147,592.80 is: 203,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,443.69 : 370,453.57 = 147,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,443.69/370,453.57 = 147,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,443.69x = 370,453.57 × 147,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,443.69x = 54,676,279,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676,279,297.31/268,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,678.77

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