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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,452.24, 370,466.62 and 147,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,452.24, 370,466.62 and 147,594.36 is: 203,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,452.24 : 370,466.62 = 147,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,452.24/370,466.62 = 147,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,452.24x = 370,466.62 × 147,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,452.24x = 54,678,783,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,783,680.26/268,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,681.61

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