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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,501.26, 370,519.06 and 147,647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,501.26, 370,519.06 and 147,647.64 is: 203,746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,501.26 : 370,519.06 = 147,647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,501.26/370,519.06 = 147,647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,501.26x = 370,519.06 × 147,647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,501.26x = 54,706,266,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706,266,081.19/268,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,746.77

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