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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,591.79, 370,657.41 and 147,745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,591.79, 370,657.41 and 147,745.46 is: 203,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,591.79 : 370,657.41 = 147,745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,591.79/370,657.41 = 147,745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,591.79x = 370,657.41 × 147,745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,591.79x = 54,762,949,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762,949,542.86/268,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,889.14

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