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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,526.22, 370,558.35 and 147,667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,526.22, 370,558.35 and 147,667.38 is: 203,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,526.22 : 370,558.35 = 147,667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,526.22/370,558.35 = 147,667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,526.22x = 370,558.35 × 147,667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,526.22x = 54,719,380,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,719,380,681.62/268,526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,776.68

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