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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,453.72, 370,458.30 and 147,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,453.72, 370,458.30 and 147,594.88 is: 203,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,453.72 : 370,458.30 = 147,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,453.72/370,458.30 = 147,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,453.72x = 370,458.30 × 147,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,453.72x = 54,677,748,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,748,333.50/268,453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,676.63

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