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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,536.34, 370,572.76 and 147,677.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,536.34, 370,572.76 and 147,677.63 is: 203,791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,536.34 : 370,572.76 = 147,677.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,536.34/370,572.76 = 147,677.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,536.34x = 370,572.76 × 147,677.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,536.34x = 54,725,306,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,306,939.36/268,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,791.07

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