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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,486.26, 370,512.41 and 147,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,486.26, 370,512.41 and 147,635.38 is: 203,737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,486.26 : 370,512.41 = 147,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,486.26/370,512.41 = 147,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,486.26x = 370,512.41 × 147,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,486.26x = 54,700,738,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700,738,916.35/268,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,737.57

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