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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,447.06, 370,457.18 and 147,590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,447.06, 370,457.18 and 147,590.41 is: 203,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,447.06 : 370,457.18 = 147,590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,447.06/370,457.18 = 147,590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,447.06x = 370,457.18 × 147,590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,447.06x = 54,675,927,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675,927,083.64/268,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,674.90

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