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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,445.60, 370,461.46 and 147,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,445.60, 370,461.46 and 147,589.23 is: 203,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,445.60 : 370,461.46 = 147,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,445.60/370,461.46 = 147,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,445.60x = 370,461.46 × 147,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,445.60x = 54,676,121,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676,121,626.08/268,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,676.73

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