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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,549.52, 370,599.68 and 147,698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,549.52, 370,599.68 and 147,698.54 is: 203,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,549.52 : 370,599.68 = 147,698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,549.52/370,599.68 = 147,698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,549.52x = 370,599.68 × 147,698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,549.52x = 54,737,029,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,737,029,068.98/268,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,824.72

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