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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,540.47, 370,577.35 and 147,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,540.47, 370,577.35 and 147,681.37 is: 203,795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,540.47 : 370,577.35 = 147,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,540.47/370,577.35 = 147,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,540.47x = 370,577.35 × 147,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,540.47x = 54,727,370,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,727,370,738.97/268,540.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,795.62

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