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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,470.74, 370,490.57 and 147,619.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,470.74, 370,490.57 and 147,619.63 is: 203,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,470.74 : 370,490.57 = 147,619.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,470.74/370,490.57 = 147,619.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,470.74x = 370,490.57 × 147,619.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,470.74x = 54,691,679,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691,679,009.44/268,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,715.60

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