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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,472.55, 370,493.52 and 147,621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,472.55, 370,493.52 and 147,621.62 is: 203,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,472.55 : 370,493.52 = 147,621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,472.55/370,493.52 = 147,621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,472.55x = 370,493.52 × 147,621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,472.55x = 54,692,853,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,853,994.56/268,472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,718.60

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