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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,554.72, 370,597.68 and 147,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,554.72, 370,597.68 and 147,695.88 is: 203,816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,554.72 : 370,597.68 = 147,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,554.72/370,597.68 = 147,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,554.72x = 370,597.68 × 147,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,554.72x = 54,735,750,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,750,473.56/268,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,816.01

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