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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,511.14, 370,532.68 and 147,657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,511.14, 370,532.68 and 147,657.52 is: 203,760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,511.14 : 370,532.68 = 147,657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,511.14/370,532.68 = 147,657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,511.14x = 370,532.68 × 147,657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,511.14x = 54,711,936,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,936,607.75/268,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,760.40

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