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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,535.09, 370,571.04 and 147,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,535.09, 370,571.04 and 147,676.38 is: 203,789.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,535.09 : 370,571.04 = 147,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,535.09/370,571.04 = 147,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,535.09x = 370,571.04 × 147,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,535.09x = 54,724,589,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,589,720.04/268,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,789.34

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