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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,452.72, 370,456.92 and 147,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,452.72, 370,456.92 and 147,593.88 is: 203,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,452.72 : 370,456.92 = 147,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,452.72/370,456.92 = 147,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,452.72x = 370,456.92 × 147,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,452.72x = 54,677,174,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,174,195.65/268,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,675.25

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