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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,486.36, 370,519.84 and 147,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,486.36, 370,519.84 and 147,636.36 is: 203,742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,486.36 : 370,519.84 = 147,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,486.36/370,519.84 = 147,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,486.36x = 370,519.84 × 147,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,486.36x = 54,702,200,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702,200,485.38/268,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,742.94

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