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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,576.92, 370,628.76 and 147,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,576.92, 370,628.76 and 147,718.20 is: 203,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,576.92 : 370,628.76 = 147,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,576.92/370,628.76 = 147,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,576.92x = 370,628.76 × 147,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,576.92x = 54,748,613,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748,613,295.43/268,576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,847.05

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