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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,545.94, 370,585.98 and 147,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,545.94, 370,585.98 and 147,687.22 is: 203,804.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,545.94 : 370,585.98 = 147,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,545.94/370,585.98 = 147,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,545.94x = 370,585.98 × 147,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,545.94x = 54,730,813,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730,813,157.18/268,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,804.28

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