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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,450.49, 370,464.17 and 147,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,450.49, 370,464.17 and 147,592.62 is: 203,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,450.49 : 370,464.17 = 147,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,450.49/370,464.17 = 147,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,450.49x = 370,464.17 × 147,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,450.49x = 54,677,776,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,776,728.46/268,450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,679.18

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