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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,499.81, 370,519.78 and 147,633.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,499.81, 370,519.78 and 147,633.91 is: 203,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,499.81 : 370,519.78 = 147,633.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,499.81/370,519.78 = 147,633.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,499.81x = 370,519.78 × 147,633.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,499.81x = 54,701,281,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701,281,632.06/268,499.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,729.31

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