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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,468.11, 370,488.47 and 147,610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,468.11, 370,488.47 and 147,610.17 is: 203,703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,468.11 : 370,488.47 = 147,610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,468.11/370,488.47 = 147,610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,468.11x = 370,488.47 × 147,610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,468.11x = 54,687,865,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687,865,301.69/268,468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,703.39

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