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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,511.83, 370,533.63 and 147,658.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,511.83, 370,533.63 and 147,658.21 is: 203,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,511.83 : 370,533.63 = 147,658.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,511.83/370,533.63 = 147,658.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,511.83x = 370,533.63 × 147,658.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,511.83x = 54,712,332,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,712,332,550.60/268,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,761.35

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