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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,339.50, 370,300.68 and 147,480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,339.50, 370,300.68 and 147,480.75 is: 203,519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,339.50 : 370,300.68 = 147,480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,339.50/370,300.68 = 147,480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,339.50x = 370,300.68 × 147,480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,339.50x = 54,612,222,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,612,222,011.91/268,339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,519.13

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