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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,444.83, 370,454.11 and 147,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,444.83, 370,454.11 and 147,588.18 is: 203,671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,444.83 : 370,454.11 = 147,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,444.83/370,454.11 = 147,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,444.83x = 370,454.11 × 147,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,444.83x = 54,674,646,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,646,110.25/268,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,671.81

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