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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,554.16, 370,612.50 and 147,703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,554.16, 370,612.50 and 147,703.23 is: 203,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,554.16 : 370,612.50 = 147,703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,554.16/370,612.50 = 147,703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,554.16x = 370,612.50 × 147,703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,554.16x = 54,740,663,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740,663,905.33/268,554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,834.73

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