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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,545.33, 370,585.15 and 147,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,545.33, 370,585.15 and 147,686.60 is: 203,803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,545.33 : 370,585.15 = 147,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,545.33/370,585.15 = 147,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,545.33x = 370,585.15 × 147,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,545.33x = 54,730,460,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730,460,813.99/268,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,803.44

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