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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,472.52, 370,496.34 and 147,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,472.52, 370,496.34 and 147,619.08 is: 203,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,472.52 : 370,496.34 = 147,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,472.52/370,496.34 = 147,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,472.52x = 370,496.34 × 147,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,472.52x = 54,692,328,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,328,854.17/268,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,716.67

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