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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,471.83, 370,492.51 and 147,620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,471.83, 370,492.51 and 147,620.90 is: 203,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,471.83 : 370,492.51 = 147,620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,471.83/370,492.51 = 147,620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,471.83x = 370,492.51 × 147,620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,471.83x = 54,692,435,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,435,917.00/268,471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,717.60

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