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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,524.72, 370,556.28 and 147,665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,524.72, 370,556.28 and 147,665.88 is: 203,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,524.72 : 370,556.28 = 147,665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,524.72/370,556.28 = 147,665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,524.72x = 370,556.28 × 147,665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,524.72x = 54,718,519,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,718,519,175.73/268,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,774.61

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