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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,465.56, 370,487.04 and 147,611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,465.56, 370,487.04 and 147,611.88 is: 203,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,465.56 : 370,487.04 = 147,611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,465.56/370,487.04 = 147,611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,465.56x = 370,487.04 × 147,611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,465.56x = 54,688,288,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688,288,490.04/268,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,706.91

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