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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,566.50, 370,614.36 and 147,707.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,566.50, 370,614.36 and 147,707.82 is: 203,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,566.50 : 370,614.36 = 147,707.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,566.50/370,614.36 = 147,707.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,566.50x = 370,614.36 × 147,707.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,566.50x = 54,742,639,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742,639,730.20/268,566.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,832.72

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