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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,476.24, 370,497.51 and 147,619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,476.24, 370,497.51 and 147,619.56 is: 203,715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,476.24 : 370,497.51 = 147,619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,476.24/370,497.51 = 147,619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,476.24x = 370,497.51 × 147,619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,476.24x = 54,692,679,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,679,407.30/268,476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,715.16

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