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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,446.90, 370,456.96 and 147,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,446.90, 370,456.96 and 147,590.24 is: 203,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,446.90 : 370,456.96 = 147,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,446.90/370,456.96 = 147,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,446.90x = 370,456.96 × 147,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,446.90x = 54,675,831,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675,831,636.07/268,446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,674.66

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