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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,555.53, 370,607.94 and 147,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,555.53, 370,607.94 and 147,704.52 is: 203,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,555.53 : 370,607.94 = 147,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,555.53/370,607.94 = 147,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,555.53x = 370,607.94 × 147,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,555.53x = 54,740,467,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740,467,885.89/268,555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,832.96

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