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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,529.50, 370,573.42 and 147,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,529.50, 370,573.42 and 147,671.62 is: 203,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,529.50 : 370,573.42 = 147,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,529.50/370,573.42 = 147,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,529.50x = 370,573.42 × 147,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,529.50x = 54,723,177,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,177,260.34/268,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,788.33

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