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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,542.39, 370,580.01 and 147,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,542.39, 370,580.01 and 147,683.30 is: 203,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,542.39 : 370,580.01 = 147,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,542.39/370,580.01 = 147,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,542.39x = 370,580.01 × 147,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,542.39x = 54,728,479,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728,479,299.35/268,542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,798.29

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