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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,526.50, 370,569.28 and 147,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,526.50, 370,569.28 and 147,668.62 is: 203,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,526.50 : 370,569.28 = 147,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,526.50/370,569.28 = 147,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,526.50x = 370,569.28 × 147,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,526.50x = 54,721,454,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721,454,191.99/268,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,784.19

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