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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,600.32, 370,669.32 and 147,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,600.32, 370,669.32 and 147,749.04 is: 203,894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,600.32 : 370,669.32 = 147,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,600.32/370,669.32 = 147,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,600.32x = 370,669.32 × 147,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,600.32x = 54,766,036,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766,036,187.45/268,600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,894.16

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