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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,569.36, 370,625.84 and 147,718.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,569.36, 370,625.84 and 147,718.85 is: 203,852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,569.36 : 370,625.84 = 147,718.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,569.36/370,625.84 = 147,718.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,569.36x = 370,625.84 × 147,718.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,569.36x = 54,748,420,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748,420,273.36/268,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,852.07

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