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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,450.16, 370,461.96 and 147,603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,450.16, 370,461.96 and 147,603.92 is: 203,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,450.16 : 370,461.96 = 147,603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,450.16/370,461.96 = 147,603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,450.16x = 370,461.96 × 147,603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,450.16x = 54,681,637,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681,637,506.88/268,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,693.82

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