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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,534.34, 370,570.00 and 147,675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,534.34, 370,570.00 and 147,675.63 is: 203,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,534.34 : 370,570.00 = 147,675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,534.34/370,570.00 = 147,675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,534.34x = 370,570.00 × 147,675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,534.34x = 54,724,157,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,157,837.32/268,534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,788.30

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