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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,598.79, 370,667.07 and 147,752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,598.79, 370,667.07 and 147,752.46 is: 203,898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,598.79 : 370,667.07 = 147,752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,598.79/370,667.07 = 147,752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,598.79x = 370,667.07 × 147,752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,598.79x = 54,766,971,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766,971,433.49/268,598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,898.80

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