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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,517.94, 370,557.38 and 147,660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,517.94, 370,557.38 and 147,660.06 is: 203,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,517.94 : 370,557.38 = 147,660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,517.94/370,557.38 = 147,660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,517.94x = 370,557.38 × 147,660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,517.94x = 54,716,526,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716,526,722.98/268,517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,772.33

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