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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,606.98, 370,669.89 and 147,748.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,606.98, 370,669.89 and 147,748.26 is: 203,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,606.98 : 370,669.89 = 147,748.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,606.98/370,669.89 = 147,748.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,606.98x = 370,669.89 × 147,748.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,606.98x = 54,765,831,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,765,831,281.89/268,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,888.34

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