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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,454.24, 370,469.38 and 147,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,454.24, 370,469.38 and 147,596.36 is: 203,684.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,454.24 : 370,469.38 = 147,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,454.24/370,469.38 = 147,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,454.24x = 370,469.38 × 147,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,454.24x = 54,679,931,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679,931,979.46/268,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,684.37

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