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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,537.06, 370,590.66 and 147,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,537.06, 370,590.66 and 147,687.70 is: 203,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,537.06 : 370,590.66 = 147,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,537.06/370,590.66 = 147,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,537.06x = 370,590.66 × 147,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,537.06x = 54,731,682,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,682,216.88/268,537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,814.26

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