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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,592.76, 370,658.21 and 147,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,592.76, 370,658.21 and 147,743.24 is: 203,885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,592.76 : 370,658.21 = 147,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,592.76/370,658.21 = 147,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,592.76x = 370,658.21 × 147,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,592.76x = 54,762,242,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762,242,285.99/268,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,885.77

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