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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,469.74, 370,489.19 and 147,618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,469.74, 370,489.19 and 147,618.63 is: 203,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,469.74 : 370,489.19 = 147,618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,469.74/370,489.19 = 147,618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,469.74x = 370,489.19 × 147,618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,469.74x = 54,691,105,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691,105,707.87/268,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,714.23

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