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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,557.03, 370,610.01 and 147,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,557.03, 370,610.01 and 147,706.02 is: 203,835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,557.03 : 370,610.01 = 147,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,557.03/370,610.01 = 147,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,557.03x = 370,610.01 × 147,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,557.03x = 54,741,329,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,741,329,549.26/268,557.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,835.03

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