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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,471.94, 370,481.31 and 147,606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,471.94, 370,481.31 and 147,606.03 is: 203,690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,471.94 : 370,481.31 = 147,606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,471.94/370,481.31 = 147,606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,471.94x = 370,481.31 × 147,606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,471.94x = 54,685,275,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685,275,358.30/268,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,690.85

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