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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,535.42, 370,571.49 and 147,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,535.42, 370,571.49 and 147,676.70 is: 203,789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,535.42 : 370,571.49 = 147,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,535.42/370,571.49 = 147,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,535.42x = 370,571.49 × 147,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,535.42x = 54,724,774,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724,774,757.28/268,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,789.78

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