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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,553.19, 370,596 and 147,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,553.19, 370,596 and 147,694.44 is: 203,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,553.19 : 370,596 = 147,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,553.19/370,596 = 147,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,553.19x = 370,596 × 147,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,553.19x = 54,734,968,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,734,968,686.24/268,553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,814.26

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