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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,548.18, 370,589.08 and 147,689.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,548.18, 370,589.08 and 147,689.45 is: 203,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,548.18 : 370,589.08 = 147,689.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,548.18/370,589.08 = 147,689.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,548.18x = 370,589.08 × 147,689.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,548.18x = 54,732,097,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732,097,401.21/268,548.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,807.37

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