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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,560.16, 370,618.94 and 147,707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,560.16, 370,618.94 and 147,707.56 is: 203,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,560.16 : 370,618.94 = 147,707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,560.16/370,618.94 = 147,707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,560.16x = 370,618.94 × 147,707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,560.16x = 54,743,219,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,743,219,317.19/268,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,839.69

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