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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,499.44, 370,519.26 and 147,633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,499.44, 370,519.26 and 147,633.53 is: 203,728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,499.44 : 370,519.26 = 147,633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,499.44/370,519.26 = 147,633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,499.44x = 370,519.26 × 147,633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,499.44x = 54,701,066,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701,066,286.79/268,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,728.79

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