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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,501.83, 370,519.84 and 147,648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,501.83, 370,519.84 and 147,648.21 is: 203,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,501.83 : 370,519.84 = 147,648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,501.83/370,519.84 = 147,648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,501.83x = 370,519.84 × 147,648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,501.83x = 54,706,589,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706,589,110.08/268,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,747.55

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