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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,599.69, 370,659.73 and 147,740.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,599.69, 370,659.73 and 147,740.94 is: 203,878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,599.69 : 370,659.73 = 147,740.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,599.69/370,659.73 = 147,740.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,599.69x = 370,659.73 × 147,740.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,599.69x = 54,761,616,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,761,616,930.35/268,599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,878.18

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