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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,472.94, 370,482.69 and 147,607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,472.94, 370,482.69 and 147,607.03 is: 203,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,472.94 : 370,482.69 = 147,607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,472.94/370,482.69 = 147,607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,472.94x = 370,482.69 × 147,607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,472.94x = 54,685,849,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685,849,537.31/268,472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,692.22

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