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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,541.94, 370,580.43 and 147,683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,541.94, 370,580.43 and 147,683.19 is: 203,798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,541.94 : 370,580.43 = 147,683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,541.94/370,580.43 = 147,683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,541.94x = 370,580.43 × 147,683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,541.94x = 54,728,500,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728,500,053.97/268,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,798.71

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