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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,548.03, 370,588.87 and 147,689.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,548.03, 370,588.87 and 147,689.31 is: 203,807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,548.03 : 370,588.87 = 147,689.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,548.03/370,588.87 = 147,689.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,548.03x = 370,588.87 × 147,689.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,548.03x = 54,732,014,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732,014,503.98/268,548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,807.17

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