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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,611.44, 370,675.98 and 147,752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,611.44, 370,675.98 and 147,752.69 is: 203,894.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,611.44 : 370,675.98 = 147,752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,611.44/370,675.98 = 147,752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,611.44x = 370,675.98 × 147,752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,611.44x = 54,768,371,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768,371,310.01/268,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,894.41

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