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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,576.72, 370,644.92 and 147,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,576.72, 370,644.92 and 147,727.34 is: 203,868.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,576.72 : 370,644.92 = 147,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,576.72/370,644.92 = 147,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,576.72x = 370,644.92 × 147,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,576.72x = 54,754,388,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754,388,116.11/268,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,868.71

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