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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,534.56, 370,587.21 and 147,685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,534.56, 370,587.21 and 147,685.19 is: 203,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,534.56 : 370,587.21 = 147,685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,534.56/370,587.21 = 147,685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,534.56x = 370,587.21 × 147,685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,534.56x = 54,730,243,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730,243,446.89/268,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,810.80

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