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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,510.50, 370,536.60 and 147,651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,510.50, 370,536.60 and 147,651.66 is: 203,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,510.50 : 370,536.60 = 147,651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,510.50/370,536.60 = 147,651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,510.50x = 370,536.60 × 147,651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,510.50x = 54,710,344,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,710,344,080.76/268,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,754.95

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