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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,544.15, 370,583.53 and 147,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,544.15, 370,583.53 and 147,685.44 is: 203,801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,544.15 : 370,583.53 = 147,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,544.15/370,583.53 = 147,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,544.15x = 370,583.53 × 147,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,544.15x = 54,729,789,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,729,789,925.90/268,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,801.83

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