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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,544.67, 370,584.25 and 147,685.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,544.67, 370,584.25 and 147,685.96 is: 203,802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,544.67 : 370,584.25 = 147,685.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,544.67/370,584.25 = 147,685.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,544.67x = 370,584.25 × 147,685.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,544.67x = 54,730,091,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730,091,807.46/268,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,802.56

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