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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,592.04, 370,657.76 and 147,745.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,592.04, 370,657.76 and 147,745.71 is: 203,889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,592.04 : 370,657.76 = 147,745.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,592.04/370,657.76 = 147,745.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,592.04x = 370,657.76 × 147,745.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,592.04x = 54,763,093,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763,093,179.48/268,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,889.49

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