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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,449.53, 370,462.83 and 147,591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,449.53, 370,462.83 and 147,591.66 is: 203,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,449.53 : 370,462.83 = 147,591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,449.53/370,462.83 = 147,591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,449.53x = 370,462.83 × 147,591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,449.53x = 54,677,224,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,224,048.00/268,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,677.85

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