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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,510.14, 370,531.30 and 147,656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,510.14, 370,531.30 and 147,656.52 is: 203,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,510.14 : 370,531.30 = 147,656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,510.14/370,531.30 = 147,656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,510.14x = 370,531.30 × 147,656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,510.14x = 54,711,362,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,362,309.08/268,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,759.02

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