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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,546.73, 370,587.09 and 147,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,546.73, 370,587.09 and 147,688.02 is: 203,805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,546.73 : 370,587.09 = 147,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,546.73/370,587.09 = 147,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,546.73x = 370,587.09 × 147,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,546.73x = 54,731,273,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,273,559.66/268,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,805.40

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