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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,563.16, 370,623.08 and 147,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,563.16, 370,623.08 and 147,710.56 is: 203,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,563.16 : 370,623.08 = 147,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,563.16/370,623.08 = 147,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,563.16x = 370,623.08 × 147,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,563.16x = 54,744,942,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744,942,695.72/268,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,843.83

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