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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,444.90, 370,454.19 and 147,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,444.90, 370,454.19 and 147,588.24 is: 203,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,444.90 : 370,454.19 = 147,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,444.90/370,454.19 = 147,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,444.90x = 370,454.19 × 147,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,444.90x = 54,674,681,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,681,902.73/268,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,671.90

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