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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,546.33, 370,586.53 and 147,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,546.33, 370,586.53 and 147,687.60 is: 203,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,546.33 : 370,586.53 = 147,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,546.33/370,586.53 = 147,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,546.33x = 370,586.53 × 147,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,546.33x = 54,731,035,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,035,208.03/268,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,804.82

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