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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,514.58, 370,556.13 and 147,648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,514.58, 370,556.13 and 147,648.18 is: 203,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,514.58 : 370,556.13 = 147,648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,514.58/370,556.13 = 147,648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,514.58x = 370,556.13 × 147,648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,514.58x = 54,711,938,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,938,182.34/268,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,757.79

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