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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,538.34, 370,575.52 and 147,679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,538.34, 370,575.52 and 147,679.63 is: 203,793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,538.34 : 370,575.52 = 147,679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,538.34/370,575.52 = 147,679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,538.34x = 370,575.52 × 147,679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,538.34x = 54,726,455,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,726,455,680.66/268,538.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,793.83

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