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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,567.51, 370,615.75 and 147,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,567.51, 370,615.75 and 147,708.82 is: 203,834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,567.51 : 370,615.75 = 147,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,567.51/370,615.75 = 147,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,567.51x = 370,615.75 × 147,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,567.51x = 54,743,214,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,743,214,367.37/268,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,834.10

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