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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,454.72, 370,459.68 and 147,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,454.72, 370,459.68 and 147,595.88 is: 203,678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,454.72 : 370,459.68 = 147,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,454.72/370,459.68 = 147,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,454.72x = 370,459.68 × 147,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,454.72x = 54,678,322,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,322,474.12/268,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,678.01

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