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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,566.79, 370,622.30 and 147,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,566.79, 370,622.30 and 147,716.28 is: 203,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,566.79 : 370,622.30 = 147,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,566.79/370,622.30 = 147,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,566.79x = 370,622.30 × 147,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,566.79x = 54,746,947,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,746,947,441.04/268,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,848.54

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