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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,562.23, 370,618.97 and 147,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,562.23, 370,618.97 and 147,705.54 is: 203,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,562.23 : 370,618.97 = 147,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,562.23/370,618.97 = 147,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,562.23x = 370,618.97 × 147,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,562.23x = 54,742,474,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742,474,607.38/268,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,835.34

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