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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,535.93, 370,572.18 and 147,677.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,535.93, 370,572.18 and 147,677.21 is: 203,790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,535.93 : 370,572.18 = 147,677.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,535.93/370,572.18 = 147,677.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,535.93x = 370,572.18 × 147,677.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,535.93x = 54,725,063,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,063,793.16/268,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,790.48

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