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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,563.79, 370,618.16 and 147,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,563.79, 370,618.16 and 147,713.28 is: 203,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,563.79 : 370,618.16 = 147,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,563.79/370,618.16 = 147,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,563.79x = 370,618.16 × 147,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,563.79x = 54,745,224,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,745,224,041.16/268,563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,844.40

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