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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,530, 370,574.11 and 147,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,530, 370,574.11 and 147,672.12 is: 203,789.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,530 : 370,574.11 = 147,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,530/370,574.11 = 147,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,530x = 370,574.11 × 147,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,530x = 54,723,464,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,464,440.81/268,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,789.02

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