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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,484.25, 370,509.66 and 147,633.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,484.25, 370,509.66 and 147,633.37 is: 203,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,484.25 : 370,509.66 = 147,633.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,484.25/370,509.66 = 147,633.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,484.25x = 370,509.66 × 147,633.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,484.25x = 54,699,589,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,699,589,723.35/268,484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,734.82

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