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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,455.72, 370,461.06 and 147,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,455.72, 370,461.06 and 147,596.88 is: 203,679.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,455.72 : 370,461.06 = 147,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,455.72/370,461.06 = 147,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,455.72x = 370,461.06 × 147,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,455.72x = 54,678,896,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678,896,617.49/268,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,679.39

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