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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,446.65, 370,456.61 and 147,589.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,446.65, 370,456.61 and 147,589.99 is: 203,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,446.65 : 370,456.61 = 147,589.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,446.65/370,456.61 = 147,589.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,446.65x = 370,456.61 × 147,589.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,446.65x = 54,675,687,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675,687,365.33/268,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,674.31

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