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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,635.34, 370,726.44 and 147,785.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,635.34, 370,726.44 and 147,785.92 is: 203,949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,635.34 : 370,726.44 = 147,785.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,635.34/370,726.44 = 147,785.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,635.34x = 370,726.44 × 147,785.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,635.34x = 54,788,148,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,148,003.72/268,635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,949.89

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