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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,516.58, 370,558.89 and 147,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,516.58, 370,558.89 and 147,650.18 is: 203,760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,516.58 : 370,558.89 = 147,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,516.58/370,558.89 = 147,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,516.58x = 370,558.89 × 147,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,516.58x = 54,713,086,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,713,086,809.10/268,516.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,760.55

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