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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,519.06, 370,559.02 and 147,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,519.06, 370,559.02 and 147,661.24 is: 203,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,519.06 : 370,559.02 = 147,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,519.06/370,559.02 = 147,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,519.06x = 370,559.02 × 147,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,519.06x = 54,717,202,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717,202,533.59/268,519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,774.00

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