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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,445.90, 370,455.58 and 147,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,445.90, 370,455.58 and 147,589.24 is: 203,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,445.90 : 370,455.58 = 147,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,445.90/370,455.58 = 147,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,445.90x = 370,455.58 × 147,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,445.90x = 54,675,257,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675,257,505.96/268,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,673.28

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