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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,560.12, 370,605.78 and 147,713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,560.12, 370,605.78 and 147,713.76 is: 203,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,560.12 : 370,605.78 = 147,713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,560.12/370,605.78 = 147,713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,560.12x = 370,605.78 × 147,713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,560.12x = 54,743,573,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,743,573,241.53/268,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,841.04

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