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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,549.25, 370,607.01 and 147,695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,549.25, 370,607.01 and 147,695.63 is: 203,824.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,549.25 : 370,607.01 = 147,695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,549.25/370,607.01 = 147,695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,549.25x = 370,607.01 × 147,695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,549.25x = 54,737,035,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,737,035,824.37/268,549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,824.94

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