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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,545.92, 370,585.96 and 147,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,545.92, 370,585.96 and 147,687.20 is: 203,804.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,545.92 : 370,585.96 = 147,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,545.92/370,585.96 = 147,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,545.92x = 370,585.96 × 147,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,545.92x = 54,730,802,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730,802,791.71/268,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,804.26

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