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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,454.22, 370,458.99 and 147,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,454.22, 370,458.99 and 147,595.38 is: 203,677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,454.22 : 370,458.99 = 147,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,454.22/370,458.99 = 147,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,454.22x = 370,458.99 × 147,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,454.22x = 54,678,035,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,035,403.47/268,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,677.32

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