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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,548.93, 370,590.11 and 147,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,548.93, 370,590.11 and 147,690.20 is: 203,808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,548.93 : 370,590.11 = 147,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,548.93/370,590.11 = 147,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,548.93x = 370,590.11 × 147,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,548.93x = 54,732,527,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732,527,463.92/268,548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,808.40

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