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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,446.06, 370,455.80 and 147,589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,446.06, 370,455.80 and 147,589.41 is: 203,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,446.06 : 370,455.80 = 147,589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,446.06/370,455.80 = 147,589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,446.06x = 370,455.80 × 147,589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,446.06x = 54,675,352,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675,352,215.13/268,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,673.51

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