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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,480.98, 370,505.13 and 147,630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,480.98, 370,505.13 and 147,630.06 is: 203,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,480.98 : 370,505.13 = 147,630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,480.98/370,505.13 = 147,630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,480.98x = 370,505.13 × 147,630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,480.98x = 54,697,692,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,692,629.20/268,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,730.24

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