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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,453.11, 370,465.46 and 147,596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,453.11, 370,465.46 and 147,596.46 is: 203,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,453.11 : 370,465.46 = 147,596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,453.11/370,465.46 = 147,596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,453.11x = 370,465.46 × 147,596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,453.11x = 54,679,390,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679,390,448.27/268,453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,683.21

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