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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,466.64, 370,488.52 and 147,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,466.64, 370,488.52 and 147,612.88 is: 203,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,466.64 : 370,488.52 = 147,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,466.64/370,488.52 = 147,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,466.64x = 370,488.52 × 147,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,466.64x = 54,688,877,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688,877,444.14/268,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,708.28

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