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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,535.94, 370,589.10 and 147,686.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,535.94, 370,589.10 and 147,686.58 is: 203,812.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,535.94 : 370,589.10 = 147,686.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,535.94/370,589.10 = 147,686.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,535.94x = 370,589.10 × 147,686.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,535.94x = 54,731,036,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,036,764.28/268,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,812.71

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