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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,555.52, 370,610.88 and 147,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,555.52, 370,610.88 and 147,702.08 is: 203,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,555.52 : 370,610.88 = 147,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,555.52/370,610.88 = 147,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,555.52x = 370,610.88 × 147,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,555.52x = 54,739,997,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739,997,846.63/268,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,831.21

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