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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,446.15, 370,455.92 and 147,589.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,446.15, 370,455.92 and 147,589.49 is: 203,673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,446.15 : 370,455.92 = 147,589.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,446.15/370,455.92 = 147,589.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,446.15x = 370,455.92 × 147,589.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,446.15x = 54,675,400,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675,400,300.28/268,446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,673.62

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