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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,608.17, 370,673.24 and 147,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,608.17, 370,673.24 and 147,746.81 is: 203,887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,608.17 : 370,673.24 = 147,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,608.17/370,673.24 = 147,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,608.17x = 370,673.24 × 147,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,608.17x = 54,765,788,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,765,788,950.31/268,608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,887.28

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