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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,609.98, 370,674.02 and 147,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,609.98, 370,674.02 and 147,751.26 is: 203,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,609.98 : 370,674.02 = 147,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,609.98/370,674.02 = 147,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,609.98x = 370,674.02 × 147,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,609.98x = 54,767,553,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,767,553,504.27/268,609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,892.47

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