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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,478.96, 370,510.48 and 147,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,478.96, 370,510.48 and 147,629.44 is: 203,733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,478.96 : 370,510.48 = 147,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,478.96/370,510.48 = 147,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,478.96x = 370,510.48 × 147,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,478.96x = 54,698,254,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698,254,676.53/268,478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,733.86

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