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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,559.16, 370,617.56 and 147,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,559.16, 370,617.56 and 147,706.56 is: 203,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,559.16 : 370,617.56 = 147,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,559.16/370,617.56 = 147,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,559.16x = 370,617.56 × 147,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,559.16x = 54,742,646,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742,646,344.06/268,559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,838.32

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