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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,500.94, 370,521.33 and 147,635.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,500.94, 370,521.33 and 147,635.03 is: 203,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,500.94 : 370,521.33 = 147,635.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,500.94/370,521.33 = 147,635.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,500.94x = 370,521.33 × 147,635.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,500.94x = 54,701,927,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701,927,670.19/268,500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,730.86

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