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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,482.11, 370,506.68 and 147,631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,482.11, 370,506.68 and 147,631.19 is: 203,731.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,482.11 : 370,506.68 = 147,631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,482.11/370,506.68 = 147,631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,482.11x = 370,506.68 × 147,631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,482.11x = 54,698,339,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698,339,480.66/268,482.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,731.79

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