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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,532.50, 370,577.56 and 147,674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,532.50, 370,577.56 and 147,674.62 is: 203,792.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,532.50 : 370,577.56 = 147,674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,532.50/370,577.56 = 147,674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,532.50x = 370,577.56 × 147,674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,532.50x = 54,724,900,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,900,353.53/268,532.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,792.47

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