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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,535.34, 370,571.38 and 147,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,535.34, 370,571.38 and 147,676.63 is: 203,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,535.34 : 370,571.38 = 147,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,535.34/370,571.38 = 147,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,535.34x = 370,571.38 × 147,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,535.34x = 54,724,732,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,732,572.85/268,535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,789.69

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