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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,515.58, 370,557.51 and 147,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,515.58, 370,557.51 and 147,649.18 is: 203,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,515.58 : 370,557.51 = 147,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,515.58/370,557.51 = 147,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,515.58x = 370,557.51 × 147,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,515.58x = 54,712,512,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,712,512,494.34/268,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,759.17

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