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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,480.85, 370,504.96 and 147,629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,480.85, 370,504.96 and 147,629.93 is: 203,730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,480.85 : 370,504.96 = 147,629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,480.85/370,504.96 = 147,629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,480.85x = 370,504.96 × 147,629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,480.85x = 54,697,621,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,621,497.57/268,480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,730.06

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