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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,615.80, 370,690.54 and 147,769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,615.80, 370,690.54 and 147,769.46 is: 203,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,615.80 : 370,690.54 = 147,769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,615.80/370,690.54 = 147,769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,615.80x = 370,690.54 × 147,769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,615.80x = 54,776,740,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,776,740,922.91/268,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,922.26

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