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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,475.42, 370,497.48 and 147,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,475.42, 370,497.48 and 147,624.50 is: 203,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,475.42 : 370,497.48 = 147,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,475.42/370,497.48 = 147,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,475.42x = 370,497.48 × 147,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,475.42x = 54,694,505,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694,505,236.26/268,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,722.58

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