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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,453.22, 370,457.61 and 147,594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,453.22, 370,457.61 and 147,594.38 is: 203,675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,453.22 : 370,457.61 = 147,594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,453.22/370,457.61 = 147,594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,453.22x = 370,457.61 × 147,594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,453.22x = 54,677,461,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,461,264.23/268,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,675.94

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