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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,534.06, 370,586.52 and 147,684.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,534.06, 370,586.52 and 147,684.69 is: 203,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,534.06 : 370,586.52 = 147,684.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,534.06/370,586.52 = 147,684.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,534.06x = 370,586.52 × 147,684.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,534.06x = 54,729,955,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,729,955,881.63/268,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,810.11

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