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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,545.29, 370,585.08 and 147,686.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,545.29, 370,585.08 and 147,686.57 is: 203,803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,545.29 : 370,585.08 = 147,686.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,545.29/370,585.08 = 147,686.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,545.29x = 370,585.08 × 147,686.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,545.29x = 54,730,437,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730,437,505.45/268,545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,803.38

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