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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,546.39, 370,595.36 and 147,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,546.39, 370,595.36 and 147,695.40 is: 203,820.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,546.39 : 370,595.36 = 147,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,546.39/370,595.36 = 147,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,546.39x = 370,595.36 × 147,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,546.39x = 54,735,230,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,230,859.83/268,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,820.39

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