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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,448.36, 370,461.26 and 147,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,448.36, 370,461.26 and 147,590.48 is: 203,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,448.36 : 370,461.26 = 147,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,448.36/370,461.26 = 147,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,448.36x = 370,461.26 × 147,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,448.36x = 54,676,556,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676,556,479.93/268,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,676.26

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