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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,562.79, 370,616.78 and 147,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,562.79, 370,616.78 and 147,712.28 is: 203,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,562.79 : 370,616.78 = 147,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,562.79/370,616.78 = 147,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,562.79x = 370,616.78 × 147,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,562.79x = 54,744,648,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744,648,096.26/268,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,843.01

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