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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,453.94, 370,466.67 and 147,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,453.94, 370,466.67 and 147,597.27 is: 203,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,453.94 : 370,466.67 = 147,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,453.94/370,466.67 = 147,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,453.94x = 370,466.67 × 147,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,453.94x = 54,679,869,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679,869,117.99/268,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,684.36

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