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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,500.97, 370,523.51 and 147,642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,500.97, 370,523.51 and 147,642.13 is: 203,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,500.97 : 370,523.51 = 147,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,500.97/370,523.51 = 147,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,500.97x = 370,523.51 × 147,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,500.97x = 54,704,879,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,879,493.27/268,500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,741.83

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