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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,550.69, 370,592.52 and 147,691.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,550.69, 370,592.52 and 147,691.98 is: 203,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,550.69 : 370,592.52 = 147,691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,550.69/370,592.52 = 147,691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,550.69x = 370,592.52 × 147,691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,550.69x = 54,733,543,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733,543,051.99/268,550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,810.85

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