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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,451.16, 370,463.34 and 147,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,451.16, 370,463.34 and 147,604.80 is: 203,695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,451.16 : 370,463.34 = 147,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,451.16/370,463.34 = 147,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,451.16x = 370,463.34 × 147,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,451.16x = 54,682,167,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682,167,208.03/268,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,695.03

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