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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,536.42, 370,572.87 and 147,677.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,536.42, 370,572.87 and 147,677.70 is: 203,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,536.42 : 370,572.87 = 147,677.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,536.42/370,572.87 = 147,677.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,536.42x = 370,572.87 × 147,677.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,536.42x = 54,725,349,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,349,124.00/268,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,791.16

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