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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,590.79, 370,656.03 and 147,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,590.79, 370,656.03 and 147,744.46 is: 203,887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,590.79 : 370,656.03 = 147,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,590.79/370,656.03 = 147,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,590.79x = 370,656.03 × 147,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,590.79x = 54,762,374,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762,374,998.09/268,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,887.76

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