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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,567.02, 370,632.68 and 147,713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,567.02, 370,632.68 and 147,713.94 is: 203,850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,567.02 : 370,632.68 = 147,713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,567.02/370,632.68 = 147,713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,567.02x = 370,632.68 × 147,713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,567.02x = 54,747,613,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747,613,455.56/268,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,850.84

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